Minor cereals imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $7.7 million of minor cereals in 2024 (26.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 43% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $13.6 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 | $7.7M | 26.1K t |
| 2023 | $13.6M | 41.8K t |
| 2022 | $9.4M | 25.5K t |
| 2021 | $9.7M | 32.3K t |
| 2020 | $10.6M | 34.2K t |
| 2019 | $10.7M | 22.7K t |
| 2018 | $6.6M | 18.3K t |
| 2017 | $6.3M | 22.3K t |
Where Turkey imports minor cereals from
Most of the value came from Russia (37%), Canada (20%), Ukraine (15%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+649% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $2.8M | 37% |
| Canada | $1.5M | 20% |
| Ukraine | $1.2M | 15% |
| India | $449K | 5.8% |
| Uzbekistan | $431K | 5.6% |
| Iran | $363K | 4.7% |
| Kazakhstan | $298K | 3.9% |
| Peru | $256K | 3.3% |
| Azerbaijan | $140K | 1.8% |
| Spain | $97K | 1.3% |
Product types under HS 1008
| 1008.29 | Cereals: millet, other than seed | 52% |
| 1008.30 | Cereals: canary seeds | 27% |
| 1008.50 | Cereals: quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa) | 10% |
| 1008.10 | Cereals: buckwheat | 6.1% |
| 1008.21 | Cereals: millet, seed | 5.1% |
| 1008.90 | Cereals: n.e.c. in chapter 10 | 0.6% |
| 1008.60 | Cereals: triticale | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1008.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.30 per kg, 43% below the world average of $0.53, 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.
Minor cereals exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $3.9 million of minor cereals in 2024 (8.7 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Iraq (15%), Libya (11%), Syria (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 37%. Among the main buyer markets, Lebanon grew fastest (+518% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iraq | $579K | 15% |
| Libya | $452K | 12% |
| Syria | $413K | 11% |
| Lebanon | $405K | 10% |
| Israel | $192K | 4.9% |
| Morocco | $184K | 4.7% |
| Iran | $176K | 4.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $168K | 4.3% |
| Jordan | $157K | 4% |
| Cyprus | $148K | 3.8% |
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 1008: Buckwheat, millet and canary seeds; other cereals.
Common questions
What is the value of minor cereals imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported minor cereals worth $7.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 26.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 208 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 43% on 2023.
Which countries supply minor cereals to Turkey?
Russia was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by Canada (20%) and Ukraine (15%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 649% on the year.
What is the average import price of minor cereals per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.30 per kg in 2024, 43% below the world average of $0.53 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 minor cereals to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.3 million in 2017 to $7.7 million in 2024, an increase of 23%. The peak was 2023 at $13.6 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export minor cereals?
Yes. Turkey exported $3.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Iraq, Libya and Syria. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $3.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for minor cereals?
The HS code for minor cereals is heading 1008. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 1008.29 (52% of the value) and 1008.30 (26%). It sits in HS chapter 10 (cereals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1008 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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