Live horses imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $6.6 million of live horses in 2024 (556 tonnes). That is 57% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $12.0 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 | 556 t |
| 2023 | $4.2M | 305 t |
| 2022 | $10.0M | 5.9K t |
| 2021 | $6.8M | 262 t |
| 2020 | $12.0M | 276 t |
| 2019 | $4.0M | 196 t |
| 2018 | $1.2M | 132 t |
| 2017 | $2.3M | 161 t |
Where Turkey imports live horses from
Most of the value came from Ireland (29%), United States (18%), Bulgaria (13%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $1.9M | 29% |
| United States | $1.2M | 18% |
| Bulgaria | $872K | 13% |
| United Kingdom | $814K | 12% |
| Netherlands | $582K | 8.9% |
| France | $441K | 6.7% |
| Belgium | $292K | 4.5% |
| Germany | $177K | 2.7% |
| Hungary | $131K | 2% |
| Italy | $118K | 1.8% |
Product types under HS 0101
| 0101.21 | Horses: live, pure-bred breeding animals | 75% |
| 0101.29 | Horses: live, other than pure-bred breeding animals | 25% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0101.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.81 per kg, 75% below the world average of $46.58, 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 horses exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported live horses worth $1.3 million (179 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Ireland accounted for 82% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Ireland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $1.1M | 82% |
| United States | $78K | 5.8% |
| Bulgaria | $58K | 4.4% |
| Hungary | $38K | 2.9% |
| Iraq | $33K | 2.5% |
| Cyprus | $11K | 0.8% |
| Azerbaijan | $9K | 0.6% |
| France | $8K | 0.6% |
| Iran | $5K | 0.4% |
| Romania | $3K | 0.3% |
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 0101: Horses, asses, mules and hinnies; live.
Common questions
What is the value of live horses imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported live horses worth $6.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 556 tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 155 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 57% on 2023.
Which countries supply live horses to Turkey?
Ireland was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by the United States (18%) and Bulgaria (13%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Ireland grew fastest among the top ten, up 379% on the year.
What is the average import price of live horses per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.81 per kg in 2024, 75% below the world average of $46.58 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 horses to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.3 million in 2017 to $6.6 million in 2024, an increase of 180%. The peak was 2020 at $12.0 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export live horses?
Yes. Turkey exported $1.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, the United States and Bulgaria. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $5.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for live horses?
The HS code for live horses is heading 0101. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 0101.21 (75% of the value) and 0101.29 (25%). It sits in HS chapter 01 (animals; live). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0101 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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