Live plants exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Turkey exported live plants worth $83.9 million (42.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 6% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $83.9M | 42.7K t |
| 2023 | $78.8M | 44.4K t |
| 2022 | $79.5M | 53.6K t |
| 2021 | $76.0M | 46.3K t |
| 2020 | $61.2M | 37.0K t |
| 2019 | $65.5M | 37.0K t |
| 2018 | $60.0M | 29.0K t |
| 2017 | $50.8M | 29.9K t |
Where Turkey exports live plants to
The largest buyer markets were Azerbaijan (17%), Georgia (10%), Netherlands (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 34%. Among the main buyer markets, Cyprus grew fastest (+223% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Azerbaijan | $14.0M | 17% |
| Georgia | $8.4M | 10% |
| Netherlands | $6.5M | 7.8% |
| Germany | $6.5M | 7.8% |
| Turkmenistan | $6.3M | 7.5% |
| Cyprus | $5.8M | 6.9% |
| Iraq | $5.2M | 6.2% |
| Uzbekistan | $4.0M | 4.8% |
| Armenia | $3.8M | 4.6% |
| Italy | $3.5M | 4.1% |
Product types under HS 0602
| 0602.90 | Plants, live: n.e.c. in heading no. 0602 | 58% |
| 0602.20 | Plants, live: edible fruit or nut trees, shrubs and bushes, grafted or not | 33% |
| 0602.10 | Plants, live: unrooted cuttings and slips | 8.6% |
| 0602.40 | Plants, live: roses, grafted or not | 0.5% |
| 0602.30 | Plants, live: rhododendrons and azaleas, grafted or not | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0602.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.96 per kg, 23% below the world average of $2.53, 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 plants imports to Turkey
Turkey imported $59.1 million of live plants in 2024 (27.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The largest suppliers were Netherlands (40%), Italy (24%), France (10%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $23.7M | 40% |
| Italy | $14.5M | 25% |
| France | $5.7M | 9.7% |
| Spain | $4.1M | 6.9% |
| China | $3.5M | 5.9% |
| Guatemala | $1.3M | 2.2% |
| Costa Rica | $953K | 1.6% |
| Germany | $832K | 1.4% |
| Albania | $569K | 1% |
| Belgium | $541K | 0.9% |
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 0602: Plants, live; n.e.c. in heading no. 0601, (including their roots) cuttings and slips; mushroom spawn.
Common questions
What is the value of live plants exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported live plants worth $83.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 42.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 161 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries buy live plants from Turkey?
Azerbaijan was the largest buyer with 17% of the value ($14.0 million), followed by Georgia (10%) and the Netherlands (8%). The top three together account for 34%, out of 85 buyer countries in total. Cyprus grew fastest among the top ten, up 223% on the year.
What is the average export price of live plants per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.96 per kg in 2024, 23% below the world average of $2.53 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 exports of live plants from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $50.8 million in 2017 to $83.9 million in 2024, an increase of 65%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import live plants?
Yes. Turkey imported $59.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the Netherlands, Italy and France. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $24.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for live plants?
The HS code for live plants is heading 0602. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 0602.90 (58% of the value) and 0602.20 (33%). It sits in HS chapter 06 (trees and other plants, live; bulbs, roots and the like; cut flowers and ornamental foliage). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0602 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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