Packaged black tea exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Turkey exported $29.0 million of packaged black tea in 2024 (4.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value rose 3% 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 | $29.0M | 4.0K t |
| 2023 | $28.1M | 4.2K t |
| 2022 | $17.9M | 3.8K t |
| 2021 | $16.7M | 3.6K t |
| 2020 | $14.4M | 3.2K t |
| 2019 | $13.0M | 2.9K t |
| 2018 | $12.0M | 2.3K t |
| 2017 | $21.6M | 4.1K t |
Where Turkey exports packaged black tea to
The largest buyer markets were Germany (33%), Belgium (25%), United Kingdom (16%). Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest (+46% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $9.5M | 33% |
| Belgium | $7.1M | 25% |
| United Kingdom | $4.7M | 16% |
| United States | $1.6M | 5.4% |
| Cyprus | $544K | 1.9% |
| Netherlands | $420K | 1.5% |
| France | $318K | 1.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $298K | 1% |
| Russia | $288K | 1% |
| Georgia | $271K | 0.9% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.28 per kg, close to the world average of $7.76.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Packaged black tea imports to Turkey
Turkey imported $12.1 million of packaged black tea in 2024 (467 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Sri Lanka alone supplied 88% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sri Lanka | $10.7M | 88% |
| Poland | $672K | 5.6% |
| Germany | $260K | 2.1% |
| United Kingdom | $135K | 1.1% |
| India | $84K | 0.7% |
| France | $80K | 0.7% |
| United States | $39K | 0.3% |
| China | $37K | 0.3% |
| Kenya | $34K | 0.3% |
| Kazakhstan | $27K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey packaged black tea exports (HS 0902.30): 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 0902.30: Tea, black: (fermented) and partly fermented tea, in immediate packings of a content not exceeding 3kg.
Common questions
What is the value of packaged black tea exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported packaged black tea worth $29.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 169 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries buy packaged black tea from Turkey?
Germany was the largest buyer with 33% of the value ($9.5 million), followed by Belgium (25%) and the United Kingdom (16%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 154 buyer countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 98% on the year.
What is the average export price of packaged black tea per kg?
The average declared export value was about $7.28 per kg in 2024, 6% below the world average of $7.76 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of packaged black tea from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $21.6 million in 2017 to $29.0 million in 2024, an increase of 34%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $19.1 million a year.
Does Turkey also import packaged black tea?
Yes. Turkey imported $12.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Sri Lanka, Poland and Germany. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $16.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for packaged black tea?
The HS code for packaged black tea is subheading 0902.30. It sits in HS chapter 09 (coffee, tea, mate and spices). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0902 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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