Live sheep and goats imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported live sheep and goats worth $6.1 million (3.3 thousand tonnes). Value rose 13% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 23% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $59.4 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 | $6.1M | 3.3K t |
| 2023 | $5.3M | 2.5K t |
| 2022 | $3.9M | 850 t |
| 2021 | $10.0M | 2.0K t |
| 2020 | $14.3M | 4.4K t |
| 2019 | $17.0M | 5.2K t |
| 2018 | $59.4M | 18.0K t |
| 2017 | $36.6M | 11.0K t |
Where Turkey imports live sheep and goats from
One supplier dominates: Syria accounted for 73% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Hungary grew fastest (+326% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Syria | $4.4M | 73% |
| Bulgaria | $1.1M | 19% |
| Hungary | $510K | 8.4% |
Product types under HS 0104
| 0104.10 | Sheep: live | 98% |
| 0104.20 | Goats: live | 2.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0104.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.84 per kg, 57% below the world average of $4.23, 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 sheep and goats exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported live sheep and goats worth $4.0 million (1.9 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Kuwait (43%), Iraq (29%), United Arab Emirates (20%). Among the main buyer markets, Iraq grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kuwait | $1.7M | 43% |
| Iraq | $1.2M | 29% |
| United Arab Emirates | $823K | 20% |
| Uzbekistan | $310K | 7.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
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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 0104: Sheep and goats; live.
Common questions
What is the value of live sheep and goats imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported live sheep and goats worth $6.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 135 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply live sheep and goats to Turkey?
Syria was the largest supplier with 73% of the value ($4.4 million), followed by Bulgaria (19%) and Hungary (8%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total. Hungary grew fastest among the top ten, up 326% on the year.
What is the average import price of live sheep and goats per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.84 per kg in 2024, 57% below the world average of $4.23 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 sheep and goats to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $36.6 million in 2017 to $6.1 million in 2024, a fall of 83%. The peak was 2018 at $59.4 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export live sheep and goats?
Yes. Turkey exported $4.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kuwait, Iraq and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for live sheep and goats?
The HS code for live sheep and goats is heading 0104. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 0104.10 (98% of the value) and 0104.20 (2%). It sits in HS chapter 01 (animals; live). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0104 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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