Live bluefin tuna imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $5.0 million of live bluefin tuna in 2024 (957 tonnes). It ranks 4th of 56 countries for imports of this product. That is 62% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $18.2 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 | $5.0M | 957 t |
| 2023 | $13.1M | 969 t |
| 2022 | $18.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $4.8M | 447 t |
| 2020 | $3.2M | 350 t |
| 2019 | $9.8M | 874 t |
| 2018 | $6.2M | 465 t |
| 2017 | $11.6M | 876 t |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.24 per kg, 36% below the world average of $8.25, 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.
Live bluefin tuna exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $840 thousand of live bluefin tuna in 2024 (54 tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 40 countries. One buyer market dominates: Croatia accounted for 100% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Croatia | $839K | 100% |
| Finland | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey live bluefin tuna imports (HS 0301.94): 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 0301.94: Fish: live, Atlantic and Pacific bluefin tunas (Thunnus thynnus, Thunnus orientalis).
Common questions
What is the value of live bluefin tuna imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported live bluefin tuna worth $5.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 957 tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 56 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was down 62% on 2023.
Which countries supply live bluefin tuna to Turkey?
Libya was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by Morocco (41%) and Algeria (15%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of live bluefin tuna per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.24 per kg in 2024, 36% below the world average of $8.25 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of live bluefin tuna to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.6 million in 2017 to $5.0 million in 2024, a fall of 57%. The peak was 2022 at $18.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.0 million a year.
Does Turkey also export live bluefin tuna?
Yes. Turkey exported $840 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Croatia and Finland. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $4.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for live bluefin tuna?
The HS code for live bluefin tuna is subheading 0301.94. It sits in HS chapter 03 (fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0301 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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