Live cattle imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $898.5 million of live cattle in 2024 (219.8 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 150 countries. Value fell 10% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $1.28 billion.
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 | $898.5M | 219.8K t |
| 2023 | $994.3M | 299.7K t |
| 2022 | $177.4M | 42.5K t |
| 2021 | $251.0M | 75.8K t |
| 2020 | $356.3M | 118.8K t |
| 2019 | $495.5M | 176.8K t |
| 2018 | $1.28B | 436.7K t |
| 2017 | $1.06B | 316.3K t |
Where Turkey imports live cattle from
Most of the value came from Brazil (28%), Uruguay (25%), Bulgaria (18%). Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest (+144% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $248.1M | 28% |
| Uruguay | $221.2M | 25% |
| Bulgaria | $158.4M | 18% |
| Czech Republic | $52.3M | 5.8% |
| Denmark | $44.6M | 5% |
| Austria | $42.3M | 4.7% |
| Germany | $38.8M | 4.3% |
| Hungary | $28.5M | 3.2% |
| Poland | $13.5M | 1.5% |
| United States | $13.1M | 1.5% |
Product types under HS 0102
| 0102.29 | Cattle: live, other than pure-bred breeding animals | 49% |
| 0102.21 | Cattle: live, pure-bred breeding animals | 46% |
| 0102.90 | Bovine animals: live, other than cattle and buffalo | 4.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0102.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.09 per kg, close to the world average of $3.51.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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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 0102: Bovine animals; live.
Common questions
What is the value of live cattle imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported live cattle worth $898.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 219.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 150 countries worldwide, with 8% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply live cattle to Turkey?
Brazil was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($248.1 million), followed by Uruguay (25%) and Bulgaria (18%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 144% on the year.
What is the average import price of live cattle per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.09 per kg in 2024, 17% above the world average of $3.51 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 live cattle to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.06 billion in 2017 to $898.5 million in 2024, a fall of 16%. The peak was 2018 at $1.28 billion. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for live cattle?
The HS code for live cattle is heading 0102. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 0102.29 (49% of the value) and 0102.21 (46%). It sits in HS chapter 01 (animals; live). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0102 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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