Other aquatic invertebrates exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Turkey exported other aquatic invertebrates worth $18.4 million (257 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Value fell 25% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $37.4 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 | $18.4M | 257 t |
| 2023 | $24.5M | 333 t |
| 2022 | $24.6M | 373 t |
| 2021 | $11.4M | 310 t |
| 2020 | $17.3M | 439 t |
| 2019 | $37.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $23.3M | 871 t |
| 2017 | $16.5M | 839 t |
Where Turkey exports other aquatic invertebrates to
Most of it went to Macao (40%), Hong Kong (36%), Italy (9%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+446% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Macao | $7.4M | 41% |
| Hong Kong | $6.7M | 36% |
| Italy | $1.6M | 8.9% |
| United States | $1.5M | 8.1% |
| Malaysia | $477K | 2.6% |
| Spain | $318K | 1.7% |
| Japan | $133K | 0.7% |
| Canada | $97K | 0.5% |
| France | $57K | 0.3% |
| New Zealand | $22K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 0308
| 0308.19 | Aquatic invertebrates: sea cucumbers (Stichopus japonicus, Holothuroidea), dried, salted or in brine, smoked, whether or not cooked before or during… | 83% |
| 0308.22 | Aquatic invertebrates: sea urchins (Strongylocentrotus spp., Paracentrotus lividus, Loxechinus albus, Echinus esculentus), frozen | 11% |
| 0308.12 | Aquatic invertebrates: sea cucumbers (Stichopus japonicus, Holothuroidea), frozen | 5.7% |
| 0308.90 | Aquatic invertebrates: other than crustaceans, molluscs, sea urchins, sea cucumbers and jellyfish, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in… | 0.7% |
| 0308.11 | Aquatic invertebrates: sea cucumbers (Stichopus japonicus, Holothuroidea), live, fresh or chilled | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0308.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $71.52 per kg, 861% above the world average of $7.44. 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.
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 0308: Aquatic invertebrates other than crustaceans and molluscs, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine; smoked aquatic invertebrates other than crustaceans and molluscs, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process.
Common questions
What is the value of other aquatic invertebrates exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported other aquatic invertebrates worth $18.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 257 tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 140 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was down 25% on 2023.
Which countries buy other aquatic invertebrates from Turkey?
Macao was the largest buyer with 40% of the value ($7.4 million), followed by Hong Kong (36%) and Italy (9%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 16 buyer countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 446% on the year.
What is the average export price of other aquatic invertebrates per kg?
The average declared export value was about $71.52 per kg in 2024, 861% above the world average of $7.44 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 exports of other aquatic invertebrates from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $16.5 million in 2017 to $18.4 million in 2024, an increase of 11%. The peak was 2019 at $37.4 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for other aquatic invertebrates?
The HS code for other aquatic invertebrates is heading 0308. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 0308.19 (83% of the value) and 0308.22 (11%). It sits in HS chapter 03 (fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0308 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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