Leeks and shallots exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of leeks and shallots by Turkey reached $5.9 million in 2024 (6.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 7% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $7.9 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 | $5.9M | 6.7K t |
| 2023 | $6.3M | 8.5K t |
| 2022 | $3.2M | 4.9K t |
| 2021 | $7.9M | 13.1K t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 3.2K t |
| 2019 | $3.2M | 4.1K t |
| 2018 | $2.0M | 3.8K t |
| 2017 | $3.4M | 5.0K t |
Where Turkey exports leeks and shallots to
Most of it went to Switzerland (31%), Poland (18%), Bulgaria (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest (+387% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $1.8M | 31% |
| Poland | $1.0M | 18% |
| Bulgaria | $647K | 11% |
| Germany | $624K | 11% |
| Spain | $517K | 8.8% |
| United Kingdom | $391K | 6.7% |
| Romania | $338K | 5.8% |
| Russia | $236K | 4% |
| Czech Republic | $72K | 1.2% |
| Serbia | $29K | 0.5% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.88 per kg, 36% below the world average of $1.38, 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 leeks and shallots exports (HS 0703.90): 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 0703.90: Vegetables, alliaceous: leeks and other kinds n.e.c. in heading no. 0703, fresh or chilled.
Common questions
What is the value of leeks and shallots exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported leeks and shallots worth $5.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 128 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries buy leeks and shallots from Turkey?
Switzerland was the largest buyer with 31% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by Poland (18%) and Bulgaria (11%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 29 buyer countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 387% on the year.
What is the average export price of leeks and shallots per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.88 per kg in 2024, 36% below the world average of $1.38 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of leeks and shallots from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $3.4 million in 2017 to $5.9 million in 2024, an increase of 70%. The peak was 2021 at $7.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for leeks and shallots?
The HS code for leeks and shallots is subheading 0703.90. It sits in HS chapter 07 (vegetables and certain roots and tubers; edible). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0703 page.
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