Live fish imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported live fish worth $6.6 million (1.3 thousand tonnes). That is 57% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $20.7 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 | $6.6M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $15.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $20.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $6.7M | 692 t |
| 2020 | $3.5M | 498 t |
| 2019 | $15.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $7.7M | 654 t |
| 2017 | $12.7M | 1.0K t |
Where Turkey imports live fish from
Most of the value came from Libya (34%), Morocco (31%), France (14%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Libya | $2.2M | 34% |
| Morocco | $2.0M | 31% |
| France | $891K | 14% |
| Algeria | $738K | 11% |
| Indonesia | $199K | 3% |
| Iran | $120K | 1.8% |
| Malaysia | $84K | 1.3% |
| Thailand | $78K | 1.2% |
| Azerbaijan | $68K | 1% |
| Sri Lanka | $40K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 0301
| 0301.94 | Fish: live, Atlantic and Pacific bluefin tunas (Thunnus thynnus, Thunnus orientalis) | 76% |
| 0301.91 | Fish: live, trout (Salmo trutta, Oncorhynchus mykiss, Oncorhynchus clarki, Oncorhynchus aguabonita, Oncorhynchus gilae, Oncorhynchus apache and… | 14% |
| 0301.11 | Fish: live, ornamental, freshwater | 7.6% |
| 0301.99 | Fish: live, n.e.c. in heading 0301 | 1.3% |
| 0301.19 | Fish: live, ornamental, other than freshwater | 1.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0301.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.10 per kg, 41% below the world average of $8.63, 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 fish exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $4.3 million of live fish in 2024 (264 tonnes). Tunisia alone took 58% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tunisia | $2.5M | 59% |
| Croatia | $843K | 20% |
| Oman | $635K | 15% |
| Albania | $180K | 4.2% |
| Cyprus | $41K | 1% |
| Germany | $31K | 0.7% |
| Austria | $25K | 0.6% |
| Liberia | $10K | 0.2% |
| Panama | $5K | 0.1% |
| Malta | $3K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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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 0301: Fish; live.
Common questions
What is the value of live fish imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported live fish worth $6.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 35th of 172 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 57% on 2023.
Which countries supply live fish to Turkey?
Libya was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by Morocco (31%) and France (14%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 86% on the year.
What is the average import price of live fish per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.10 per kg in 2024, 41% below the world average of $8.63 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 fish to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.7 million in 2017 to $6.6 million in 2024, a fall of 48%. The peak was 2022 at $20.7 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export live fish?
Yes. Turkey exported $4.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Tunisia, Croatia and Oman. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for live fish?
The HS code for live fish is heading 0301. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 0301.94 (76% of the value) and 0301.91 (14%). 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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