Frozen tuna fillets exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of frozen tuna fillets by Turkey reached $55.2 million in 2024 (5.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 3%. That is 10% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $75.7 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $55.2M | 5.1K t |
| 2023 | $61.4M | 3.8K t |
| 2022 | $64.4M | 5.1K t |
| 2021 | $35.0M | 4.0K t |
| 2020 | $26.1M | 3.2K t |
| 2019 | $75.7M | 3.6K t |
| 2018 | $22.1M | 2.4K t |
| 2017 | $57.1M | 2.5K t |
Where Turkey exports frozen tuna fillets to
Japan alone took 51% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $28.1M | 51% |
| South Korea | $25.9M | 47% |
| Thailand | $250K | 0.5% |
| Taiwan | $247K | 0.5% |
| China | $233K | 0.4% |
| France | $179K | 0.3% |
| Singapore | $98K | 0.2% |
| United States | $67K | 0.1% |
| New Zealand | $33K | 0.1% |
| Liberia | $17K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.90 per kg, close to the world average of $9.81.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Frozen tuna fillets imports to Turkey
Turkey imported $958 thousand of frozen tuna fillets in 2024 (149 tonnes). Most of the value came from Vietnam (45%), Indonesia (28%), Spain (11%). Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+830% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | $429K | 45% |
| Indonesia | $270K | 28% |
| Spain | $105K | 11% |
| China | $72K | 7.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $67K | 7% |
| Netherlands | $8K | 0.8% |
| Morocco | $4K | 0.4% |
| India | $3K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $2K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey frozen tuna fillets exports (HS 0304.87): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 0304.87: Fish fillets: frozen, tunas (of the genus Thunnus), skipjack or stripe-bellied bonito (Euthynnus (Katsuwonus) pelamis).
Common questions
What is the value of frozen tuna fillets exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported frozen tuna fillets worth $55.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 110 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries buy frozen tuna fillets from Turkey?
Japan was the largest buyer with 51% of the value ($28.1 million), followed by South Korea (47%) and Thailand (0%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 46 buyer countries in total. Singapore grew fastest among the top ten, up 47% on the year.
What is the average export price of frozen tuna fillets per kg?
The average declared export value was about $10.90 per kg in 2024, 11% above the world average of $9.81 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of frozen tuna fillets from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $57.1 million in 2017 to $55.2 million in 2024, a fall of 3%. The peak was 2019 at $75.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $49.6 million a year.
Does Turkey also import frozen tuna fillets?
Yes. Turkey imported $958 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Vietnam, Indonesia and Spain. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $54.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen tuna fillets?
The HS code for frozen tuna fillets is subheading 0304.87. It sits in HS chapter 03 (fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0304 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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