Industrial seaweed imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of industrial seaweed by Turkey reached $2.5 million in 2024 (3.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 98% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $3.5 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.5M | 3.5K t |
| 2023 | $1.3M | 594 t |
| 2022 | $1.7M | 812 t |
| 2021 | $3.5M | 5.0K t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 3.1K t |
| 2019 | $1.4M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $830K | 364 t |
| 2017 | $743K | 887 t |
Where Turkey imports industrial seaweed from
The largest suppliers were Ireland (43%), Iceland (19%), Greece (11%). Among the main suppliers, Ireland grew fastest (+580% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $1.1M | 43% |
| Iceland | $463K | 19% |
| Greece | $267K | 11% |
| France | $215K | 8.7% |
| Japan | $148K | 6% |
| Brazil | $129K | 5.2% |
| Spain | $81K | 3.3% |
| Netherlands | $64K | 2.6% |
| Italy | $23K | 0.9% |
| Thailand | $6K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.71 per kg, 28% below the world average of $0.98, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Turkey industrial seaweed imports (HS 1212.29): 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 1212.29: Seaweeds and other algae: not fit for human consumption, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not ground.
Common questions
What is the value of industrial seaweed imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported industrial seaweed worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 155 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 98% on 2023.
Which countries supply industrial seaweed to Turkey?
Ireland was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by Iceland (19%) and Greece (11%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Ireland grew fastest among the top ten, up 580% on the year.
What is the average import price of industrial seaweed per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.71 per kg in 2024, 28% below the world average of $0.98 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of industrial seaweed to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $743 thousand in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, an increase of 233%. The peak was 2021 at $3.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for industrial seaweed?
The HS code for industrial seaweed is subheading 1212.29. It sits in HS chapter 12 (oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit, industrial or medicinal plants; straw and fodder). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1212 page.
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