Lamb and mutton imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of lamb and mutton by Turkey reached $9.0 million in 2024 (830 tonnes). That is 25% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $9.0M | 830 t |
| 2023 | $7.2M | 685 t |
| 2022 | $10.6M | 592 t |
| 2021 | $4.2M | 372 t |
| 2020 | $2.7M | 271 t |
| 2019 | $5.7M | 461 t |
| 2018 | $6.8M | 535 t |
| 2017 | $5.7M | 532 t |
Where Turkey imports lamb and mutton from
New Zealand alone supplied 52% of it. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+921% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $4.7M | 52% |
| Germany | $2.5M | 28% |
| Australia | $700K | 7.7% |
| Netherlands | $369K | 4.1% |
| South Africa | $298K | 3.3% |
| Uruguay | $256K | 2.8% |
| Chile | $79K | 0.9% |
| Argentina | $57K | 0.6% |
| Poland | $20K | 0.2% |
| Spain | $10K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 0204
| 0204.42 | Meat: of sheep (including lamb), cuts with bone in (excluding carcasses and half-carcasses), frozen | 56% |
| 0204.43 | Meat: of sheep (including lamb), boneless cuts, frozen | 25% |
| 0204.22 | Meat: of sheep (including lamb), cuts with bone in (excluding carcasses and half-carcasses), fresh or chilled | 5.8% |
| 0204.10 | Meat: of sheep, lamb carcasses and half-carcasses, fresh or chilled | 5% |
| 0204.30 | Meat: of sheep, lamb carcasses and half-carcasses, frozen | 5% |
| 0204.41 | Meat: of sheep, carcasses and half-carcasses (excluding carcasses and half-carcasses of lamb), frozen | 2.6% |
| 0204.23 | Meat: of sheep (including lamb), boneless cuts, fresh or chilled | 0% |
| 0204.21 | Meat: of sheep, carcasses and half-carcasses (excluding carcasses and half-carcasses of lamb), fresh or chilled | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0204.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.89 per kg, 75% above the world average of $6.21. 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.
Lamb and mutton exports from Turkey
Exports of lamb and mutton by Turkey reached $7.5 million in 2024 (653 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were France (17%), Germany (15%), Saudi Arabia (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 39%. Among the main buyer markets, Denmark grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $1.2M | 17% |
| Germany | $1.1M | 15% |
| Saudi Arabia | $588K | 7.9% |
| Netherlands | $554K | 7.4% |
| Panama | $325K | 4.4% |
| Belgium | $303K | 4.1% |
| Liberia | $297K | 4% |
| Denmark | $265K | 3.6% |
| Italy | $249K | 3.3% |
| Marshall Isds | $231K | 3.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
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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 0204: Meat of sheep or goats; fresh, chilled or frozen.
Common questions
What is the value of lamb and mutton imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported lamb and mutton worth $9.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 830 tonnes. That ranks it 55th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply lamb and mutton to Turkey?
New Zealand was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($4.7 million), followed by Germany (28%) and Australia (8%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 921% on the year.
What is the average import price of lamb and mutton per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.89 per kg in 2024, 75% above the world average of $6.21 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 imports of lamb and mutton to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.7 million in 2017 to $9.0 million in 2024, an increase of 57%. The peak was 2022 at $10.6 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export lamb and mutton?
Yes. Turkey exported $7.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, Germany and Saudi Arabia. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $1.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for lamb and mutton?
The HS code for lamb and mutton is heading 0204. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 0204.42 (56% of the value) and 0204.43 (25%). It sits in HS chapter 02 (meat and edible meat offal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0204 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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