Other live animals exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Turkey exported other live animals worth $6.7 million (831 tonnes). Value rose 24% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $6.7M | 831 t |
| 2023 | $5.4M | 704 t |
| 2022 | $5.5M | 747 t |
| 2021 | $6.0M | 399 t |
| 2020 | $4.8M | 358 t |
| 2019 | $5.9M | 458 t |
| 2018 | $4.8M | 399 t |
| 2017 | $4.4M | 340 t |
Where Turkey exports other live animals to
The largest buyer markets were Russia (15%), Turkmenistan (11%), Italy (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 36%. Among the main buyer markets, Georgia grew fastest (+148% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $1.0M | 15% |
| Turkmenistan | $750K | 11% |
| Italy | $641K | 9.5% |
| Spain | $632K | 9.4% |
| Iran | $581K | 8.7% |
| Albania | $409K | 6.1% |
| France | $284K | 4.2% |
| Azerbaijan | $283K | 4.2% |
| United States | $179K | 2.7% |
| Georgia | $178K | 2.7% |
Product types under HS 0106
| 0106.41 | Insects: live, bees | 60% |
| 0106.90 | Animals: live, n.e.c. in chapter 01, other than mammals, reptiles, birds and insects | 20% |
| 0106.49 | Insects: live, other than bees | 11% |
| 0106.19 | Mammals: live, other than primates, whales, dolphins, porpoises (mammals of the order Cetacea): manatees, dugongs (mammals of the order Sirenia)… | 6.1% |
| 0106.39 | Birds: live, other than birds of prey, Psittaciformes, ostriches and emus (Dromaius novaehollandiae) | 1.5% |
| 0106.32 | Birds: live, Psittaciformes | 0.7% |
| 0106.20 | Reptiles: live (including snakes and turtles) | 0.2% |
| 0106.11 | Mammals: live, primates | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0106.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.08 per kg, 35% below the world average of $12.42, 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.
Other live animals imports to Turkey
Turkey imported $2.4 million of other live animals in 2024 (69 tonnes). Most of the value came from Spain (25%), Netherlands (24%), Belgium (12%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+430% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $603K | 25% |
| Netherlands | $574K | 24% |
| Belgium | $288K | 12% |
| Costa Rica | $131K | 5.5% |
| Germany | $123K | 5.1% |
| Philippines | $90K | 3.8% |
| United Kingdom | $87K | 3.6% |
| Guyana | $62K | 2.6% |
| Czech Republic | $56K | 2.3% |
| United States | $53K | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
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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 0106: Animals; live, n.e.c. in chapter 01.
Common questions
What is the value of other live animals exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported other live animals worth $6.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 831 tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 190 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 24% on 2023.
Which countries buy other live animals from Turkey?
Russia was the largest buyer with 15% of the value ($1.0 million), followed by Turkmenistan (11%) and Italy (10%). The top three together account for 36%, out of 61 buyer countries in total. Georgia grew fastest among the top ten, up 148% on the year.
What is the average export price of other live animals per kg?
The average declared export value was about $8.08 per kg in 2024, 35% below the world average of $12.42 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 live animals from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $4.4 million in 2017 to $6.7 million in 2024, an increase of 52%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import other live animals?
Yes. Turkey imported $2.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Spain, the Netherlands and Belgium. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $4.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for other live animals?
The HS code for other live animals is heading 0106. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 0106.41 (60% of the value) and 0106.90 (20%). It sits in HS chapter 01 (animals; live). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0106 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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