Head lettuce exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Turkey exported head lettuce worth $2.4 million (2.6 thousand tonnes). That is 33% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $3.5 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 | $2.4M | 2.6K t |
| 2023 | $3.5M | 5.1K t |
| 2022 | $2.1M | 2.8K t |
| 2021 | $2.3M | 2.5K t |
| 2020 | $1.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $1.9M | 2.4K t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 2.0K t |
Where Turkey exports head lettuce to
Most of it went to Greece (39%), Germany (15%), Bulgaria (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Greece grew fastest (+196% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Greece | $923K | 39% |
| Germany | $367K | 15% |
| Bulgaria | $306K | 13% |
| Georgia | $250K | 11% |
| Italy | $229K | 9.6% |
| Austria | $63K | 2.7% |
| Poland | $61K | 2.6% |
| Hungary | $44K | 1.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $34K | 1.4% |
| Romania | $23K | 1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.93 per kg, close to the world average of $1.12.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Head lettuce imports to Turkey
Imports of head lettuce by Turkey reached $360 thousand in 2024 (2.3 thousand tonnes). One supplier dominates: Iran accounted for 85% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Iran grew fastest (+321% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iran | $306K | 85% |
| Egypt | $53K | 15% |
| Brazil | $1K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0.1% |
| Mozambique | $0K | 0% |
| Ukraine | $0K | 0% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey head lettuce exports (HS 0705.11): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 0705.11: Vegetables: cabbage (head) lettuce (lactuca sativa), fresh or chilled.
Common questions
What is the value of head lettuce exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported head lettuce worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 118 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 33% on 2023.
Which countries buy head lettuce from Turkey?
Greece was the largest buyer with 39% of the value ($923 thousand), followed by Germany (15%) and Bulgaria (13%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 26 buyer countries in total. Hungary grew fastest among the top ten, up 400% on the year.
What is the average export price of head lettuce per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.93 per kg in 2024, 17% below the world average of $1.12 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of head lettuce from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, an increase of 32%. The peak was 2023 at $3.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.1 million a year.
Does Turkey also import head lettuce?
Yes. Turkey imported $360 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Iran, Egypt and Brazil. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for head lettuce?
The HS code for head lettuce is subheading 0705.11. It sits in HS chapter 07 (vegetables and certain roots and tubers; edible). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0705 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Turkey. Tell us your product to see it live.
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