Mollusc preparations (other) exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Turkey exported mollusc preparations (other) worth $9.7 million (1.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 6th of 78 countries for exports of this product. Value fell 41% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $24.4 million.
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 | $9.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $16.5M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $14.5M | 2.1K t |
| 2021 | $16.6M | 2.6K t |
| 2020 | $21.4M | 3.1K t |
| 2019 | $24.4M | 3.1K t |
| 2018 | $22.7M | 3.2K t |
| 2017 | $14.8M | 2.4K t |
Where Turkey exports mollusc preparations (other) to
Most of it went to South Korea (33%), Spain (27%), Japan (15%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $3.2M | 33% |
| Spain | $2.6M | 27% |
| Japan | $1.4M | 15% |
| China | $1.2M | 13% |
| Taiwan | $1.1M | 11% |
| France | $66K | 0.7% |
| Italy | $55K | 0.6% |
| Georgia | $4K | 0% |
| Cyprus | $2K | 0% |
| Mauritius | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.47 per kg, close to the world average of $8.06.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey mollusc preparations (other) exports (HS 1605.59): 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 1605.59: Mollusc preparations: n.e.c. in item no. 1605.5, preparations such as pastes, sausages, prepared meals and the like.
Common questions
What is the value of mollusc preparations (other) exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported mollusc preparations (other) worth $9.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 78 countries worldwide, with 5% of world exports. The value was down 41% on 2023.
Which countries buy mollusc preparations (other) from Turkey?
South Korea was the largest buyer with 33% of the value ($3.2 million), followed by Spain (27%) and Japan (15%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 20 buyer countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 92% on the year.
What is the average export price of mollusc preparations (other) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $8.47 per kg in 2024, 5% above the world average of $8.06 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of mollusc preparations (other) from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $14.8 million in 2017 to $9.7 million in 2024, a fall of 35%. The peak was 2019 at $24.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $17.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for mollusc preparations (other)?
The HS code for mollusc preparations (other) is subheading 1605.59. 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 1605 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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