Honey exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Turkey exported $32.1 million of honey in 2024 (8.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value fell 4% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $49.0 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 | $32.1M | 8.4K t |
| 2023 | $33.4M | 9.8K t |
| 2022 | $49.0M | 16.8K t |
| 2021 | $30.4M | 9.4K t |
| 2020 | $25.9M | 5.8K t |
| 2019 | $24.7M | 5.4K t |
| 2018 | $26.4M | 6.5K t |
| 2017 | $23.2M | 6.2K t |
Where Turkey exports honey to
The largest buyer markets were United States (38%), Germany (21%), Canada (5%). Among the main buyer markets, Canada grew fastest (+289% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $12.3M | 38% |
| Germany | $6.8M | 21% |
| Canada | $1.6M | 5.1% |
| United Kingdom | $1.4M | 4.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.2M | 3.8% |
| Bulgaria | $1.1M | 3.4% |
| Spain | $1.1M | 3.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $696K | 2.2% |
| Jordan | $545K | 1.7% |
| Bosnia Herzegovina | $487K | 1.5% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.81 per kg, 37% above the world average of $2.78. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Honey imports to Turkey
Turkey imported $752 thousand of honey in 2024 (404 tonnes). Ukraine alone supplied 67% of it. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+296% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ukraine | $503K | 67% |
| Spain | $107K | 14% |
| United Kingdom | $58K | 7.7% |
| United States | $50K | 6.6% |
| India | $15K | 1.9% |
| Netherlands | $7K | 0.9% |
| China | $6K | 0.8% |
| Bosnia Herzegovina | $4K | 0.6% |
| Uzbekistan | $2K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 0409: Honey; natural.
Common questions
What is the value of honey exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported honey worth $32.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 175 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries buy honey from Turkey?
The United States was the largest buyer with 38% of the value ($12.3 million), followed by Germany (21%) and Canada (5%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 127 buyer countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 289% on the year.
What is the average export price of honey per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.81 per kg in 2024, 37% above the world average of $2.78 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have exports of honey from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $23.2 million in 2017 to $32.1 million in 2024, an increase of 39%. The peak was 2022 at $49.0 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import honey?
Yes. Turkey imported $752 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Ukraine, Spain and the United Kingdom. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $31.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for honey?
The HS code for honey is heading 0409. In Turkey all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 0409.00. 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 0409 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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