Live poultry exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of live poultry by Turkey reached $66.2 million in 2024 (26.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Value rose 29% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average.
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 | $66.2M | 26.4K t |
| 2023 | $51.4M | 23.5K t |
| 2022 | $51.1M | 27.5K t |
| 2021 | $58.5M | 21.2K t |
| 2020 | $47.9M | 33.0K t |
| 2019 | $48.2M | 27.3K t |
| 2018 | $54.3M | 33.4K t |
| 2017 | $31.1M | 11.1K t |
Where Turkey exports live poultry to
One buyer market dominates: Syria accounted for 71% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Syria grew fastest (+48% on the year before).
Product types under HS 0105
| 0105.11 | Poultry: live, fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, weighing not more than 185g | 59% |
| 0105.94 | Poultry: live, fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, weighing more than 185g | 40% |
| 0105.15 | Poultry: live, guinea fowls, weighing not more than 185g | 0.3% |
| 0105.99 | Poultry: live, ducks, geese, turkeys and guinea fowls, weighing more than 185g | 0.1% |
| 0105.12 | Poultry: live, turkeys, weighing not more than 185g | 0% |
| 0105.14 | Poultry: live, geese, weighing not more than 185g | 0% |
| 0105.13 | Poultry: live, ducks, weighing not more than 185g | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0105.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.51 per kg, close to the world average of $2.86.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Live poultry imports to Turkey
Imports of live poultry by Turkey reached $18.6 million in 2024 (56 tonnes). United Kingdom alone supplied 50% of it. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+191% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $9.3M | 50% |
| Spain | $6.3M | 34% |
| France | $1.4M | 7.5% |
| United States | $742K | 4% |
| Netherlands | $353K | 1.9% |
| Brazil | $265K | 1.4% |
| Hungary | $144K | 0.8% |
| Canada | $128K | 0.7% |
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 0105: Poultry; live, fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, ducks, geese, turkeys and guinea fowls.
Common questions
What is the value of live poultry exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported live poultry worth $66.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 26.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 111 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 29% on 2023.
Which countries buy live poultry from Turkey?
Syria was the largest buyer with 71% of the value ($46.7 million), followed by Iraq (8%) and Georgia (7%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 21 buyer countries in total. Turkmenistan grew fastest among the top ten, up 543% on the year.
What is the average export price of live poultry per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.51 per kg in 2024, 12% below the world average of $2.86 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 poultry from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $31.1 million in 2017 to $66.2 million in 2024, an increase of 113%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import live poultry?
Yes. Turkey imported $18.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the United Kingdom, Spain and France. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $47.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for live poultry?
The HS code for live poultry is heading 0105. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 0105.11 (59% of the value) and 0105.94 (40%). It sits in HS chapter 01 (animals; live). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0105 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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