Minced fish products exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of minced fish products by Turkey reached $73.2 million in 2024 (11.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 3%. That is 69% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% 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 | $73.2M | 11.3K t |
| 2023 | $43.3M | 7.1K t |
| 2022 | $51.6M | 9.5K t |
| 2021 | $44.1M | 8.3K t |
| 2020 | $28.1M | 5.2K t |
| 2019 | $26.2M | 5.3K t |
| 2018 | $45.8M | 9.0K t |
| 2017 | $32.3M | 5.9K t |
Where Turkey exports minced fish products to
The largest buyer markets were Italy (28%), Egypt (13%), Iraq (13%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+338% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $20.4M | 28% |
| Egypt | $9.6M | 13% |
| Iraq | $9.2M | 13% |
| Palestine | $6.2M | 8.5% |
| Belgium | $4.3M | 5.9% |
| United States | $4.0M | 5.5% |
| Israel | $3.1M | 4.2% |
| Cyprus | $2.4M | 3.3% |
| France | $2.2M | 3% |
| Germany | $2.0M | 2.7% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.46 per kg, 51% above the world average of $4.28. 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.
Minced fish products imports to Turkey
Imports of minced fish products by Turkey reached $4.1 million in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from Morocco (24%), South Korea (17%), Tunisia (17%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Morocco | $986K | 24% |
| South Korea | $714K | 17% |
| Tunisia | $707K | 17% |
| Thailand | $611K | 15% |
| Lithuania | $429K | 10% |
| China | $304K | 7.4% |
| Spain | $89K | 2.2% |
| Bulgaria | $71K | 1.7% |
| Norway | $68K | 1.7% |
| Belgium | $52K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey minced fish products exports (HS 1604.20): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 1604.20: Fish preparations: fish minced or in forms n.e.c. in heading no. 1604, prepared or preserved.
Common questions
What is the value of minced fish products exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported minced fish products worth $73.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 144 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was up 69% on 2023.
Which countries buy minced fish products from Turkey?
Italy was the largest buyer with 28% of the value ($20.4 million), followed by Egypt (13%) and Iraq (13%). The top three together account for 54%, out of 95 buyer countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 338% on the year.
What is the average export price of minced fish products per kg?
The average declared export value was about $6.46 per kg in 2024, 51% above the world average of $4.28 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of minced fish products from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $32.3 million in 2017 to $73.2 million in 2024, an increase of 126%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $43.1 million a year.
Does Turkey also import minced fish products?
Yes. Turkey imported $4.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Morocco, South Korea and Tunisia. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $69.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for minced fish products?
The HS code for minced fish products is subheading 1604.20. It sits in HS chapter 16 (meat, fish, crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates, or insects; preparations thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1604 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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