Meat and fish meal imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of meat and fish meal by Turkey reached $297.4 million in 2024 (239.8 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 166 countries. That is 9% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $297.4M | 239.8K t |
| 2023 | $327.6M | 240.4K t |
| 2022 | $323.7M | 256.8K t |
| 2021 | $233.6M | 200.0K t |
| 2020 | $210.1M | 188.0K t |
| 2019 | $214.5M | 213.6K t |
| 2018 | $195.7M | 162.2K t |
| 2017 | $159.3M | 141.9K t |
Where Turkey imports meat and fish meal from
Most of the value came from Morocco (38%), Russia (9%), Guinea (9%). Among the main suppliers, Russia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Morocco | $111.7M | 38% |
| Russia | $28.1M | 9.5% |
| Guinea | $27.4M | 9.2% |
| Poland | $14.3M | 4.8% |
| India | $14.3M | 4.8% |
| United Kingdom | $9.8M | 3.3% |
| Iran | $8.5M | 2.9% |
| Denmark | $7.8M | 2.6% |
| Georgia | $7.3M | 2.5% |
| Oman | $7.3M | 2.5% |
Product types under HS 2301
| 2301.20 | Flours, meals and pellets: of fish or of crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates | 80% |
| 2301.10 | Flours, meals and pellets: of meat or meat offal, greaves | 20% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2301.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.24 per kg, 20% above the world average of $1.03. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Meat and fish meal exports from Turkey
Exports of meat and fish meal by Turkey reached $5.5 million in 2024 (6.1 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Bangladesh accounted for 69% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Bangladesh grew fastest (+109% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh | $3.8M | 69% |
| Morocco | $968K | 18% |
| Israel | $222K | 4.1% |
| Ghana | $182K | 3.3% |
| Ukraine | $109K | 2% |
| Georgia | $78K | 1.4% |
| Cyprus | $46K | 0.8% |
| Syria | $32K | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $25K | 0.5% |
| Greece | $21K | 0.4% |
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 2301: Flours, meal and pellets, of meat or meat offal, of fish or of crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates, unfit for human consumption; greaves.
Common questions
What is the value of meat and fish meal imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported meat and fish meal worth $297.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 239.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 166 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply meat and fish meal to Turkey?
Morocco was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($111.7 million), followed by Russia (9%) and Guinea (9%). The top three together account for 56%, out of 45 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 105% on the year.
What is the average import price of meat and fish meal per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.24 per kg in 2024, 20% above the world average of $1.03 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 meat and fish meal to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $159.3 million in 2017 to $297.4 million in 2024, an increase of 87%. The peak was 2023 at $327.6 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export meat and fish meal?
Yes. Turkey exported $5.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Bangladesh, Morocco and Israel. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $292.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for meat and fish meal?
The HS code for meat and fish meal is heading 2301. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 2301.20 (80% of the value) and 2301.10 (20%). It sits in HS chapter 23 (food industries, residues and wastes thereof; prepared animal fodder). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2301 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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