Hard aged cheese exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of hard aged cheese by Turkey reached $103.1 million in 2024 (16.5 thousand tonnes). That is 11% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average.
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 | $103.1M | 16.5K t |
| 2023 | $92.8M | 14.9K t |
| 2022 | $83.6M | 15.9K t |
| 2021 | $63.8M | 14.2K t |
| 2020 | $58.3M | 13.9K t |
| 2019 | $57.3M | 14.2K t |
| 2018 | $59.7M | 14.7K t |
| 2017 | $55.8M | 13.3K t |
Where Turkey exports hard aged cheese to
Most of it went to Iraq (24%), United States (17%), Germany (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 49%. Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+222% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iraq | $24.9M | 24% |
| United States | $17.3M | 17% |
| Germany | $8.1M | 7.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $7.2M | 7% |
| Cyprus | $6.4M | 6.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $5.9M | 5.7% |
| Kuwait | $5.8M | 5.6% |
| Qatar | $4.4M | 4.3% |
| France | $2.8M | 2.7% |
| Jordan | $2.1M | 2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.27 per kg, close to the world average of $6.07.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Hard aged cheese imports to Turkey
Turkey imported $40.7 million of hard aged cheese in 2024 (6.6 thousand tonnes). One supplier dominates: Cyprus accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Czech Republic grew fastest (+75% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cyprus | $20.7M | 51% |
| Italy | $4.4M | 11% |
| Ireland | $3.5M | 8.7% |
| United Kingdom | $2.2M | 5.5% |
| Czech Republic | $2.1M | 5% |
| Germany | $1.7M | 4.2% |
| Netherlands | $1.6M | 4% |
| United States | $1.1M | 2.6% |
| Spain | $710K | 1.7% |
| Poland | $672K | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey hard aged cheese exports (HS 0406.90): 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 0406.90: Dairy produce: cheese (not grated, powdered or processed), n.e.c. in heading no. 0406.
Common questions
What is the value of hard aged cheese exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported hard aged cheese worth $103.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 16.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 158 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries buy hard aged cheese from Turkey?
Iraq was the largest buyer with 24% of the value ($24.9 million), followed by the United States (17%) and Germany (8%). The top three together account for 49%, out of 137 buyer countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 222% on the year.
What is the average export price of hard aged cheese per kg?
The average declared export value was about $6.27 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $6.07 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of hard aged cheese from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $55.8 million in 2017 to $103.1 million in 2024, an increase of 85%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $71.8 million a year.
Does Turkey also import hard aged cheese?
Yes. Turkey imported $40.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Cyprus, Italy and Ireland. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $62.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for hard aged cheese?
The HS code for hard aged cheese is subheading 0406.90. It sits in HS chapter 04 (dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0406 page.
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