Maize imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of maize by Turkey reached $1.11 billion in 2024 (5.40 million tonnes). Its share of world imports was 3%. Value rose 75% 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 .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.11B | 5.40M t |
| 2023 | $635.1M | 2.14M t |
| 2022 | $978.0M | 3.39M t |
| 2021 | $747.8M | 2.83M t |
| 2020 | $631.5M | 3.01M t |
| 2019 | $860.5M | 4.38M t |
| 2018 | $537.3M | 2.84M t |
| 2017 | $541.2M | 2.82M t |
Where Turkey imports maize from
One supplier dominates: Ukraine accounted for 54% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Ukraine grew fastest (+722% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ukraine | $603.0M | 54% |
| Russia | $313.4M | 28% |
| Brazil | $58.5M | 5.3% |
| Romania | $45.3M | 4.1% |
| Bulgaria | $25.1M | 2.3% |
| France | $22.8M | 2% |
| United States | $7.4M | 0.7% |
| Argentina | $7.3M | 0.7% |
| Moldova | $7.2M | 0.6% |
| Hungary | $6.8M | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 1005
| 1005.90 | Cereals: maize (corn), other than seed | 95% |
| 1005.10 | Cereals: maize (corn), seed | 4.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1005.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.21 per kg, close to the world average of $0.24.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Maize exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $295.3 million of maize in 2024 (754.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Iraq (32%), Syria (10%), Iran (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 49%. Among the main buyer markets, Nepal grew fastest (+332% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iraq | $95.4M | 32% |
| Syria | $28.7M | 9.7% |
| Iran | $20.8M | 7% |
| Egypt | $16.3M | 5.5% |
| Italy | $15.4M | 5.2% |
| Serbia | $13.7M | 4.6% |
| Nepal | $10.3M | 3.5% |
| Uzbekistan | $8.7M | 2.9% |
| Morocco | $8.4M | 2.9% |
| Algeria | $6.9M | 2.3% |
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 1005: Maize (corn).
Common questions
What is the value of maize imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported maize worth $1.11 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.40 million tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 214 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 75% on 2023.
Which countries supply maize to Turkey?
Ukraine was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($603.0 million), followed by Russia (28%) and Brazil (5%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. Ukraine grew fastest among the top ten, up 722% on the year.
What is the average import price of maize per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.21 per kg in 2024, 12% below the world average of $0.24 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 maize to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $541.2 million in 2017 to $1.11 billion in 2024, an increase of 106%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export maize?
Yes. Turkey exported $295.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Iraq, Syria and Iran. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $819.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for maize?
The HS code for maize is heading 1005. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 1005.90 (95% of the value) and 1005.10 (5%). It sits in HS chapter 10 (cereals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1005 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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