Paddy rice imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported paddy rice worth $32.3 million (54.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $81.6 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 | $32.3M | 54.3K t |
| 2023 | $31.8M | 52.4K t |
| 2022 | $7.1M | 16.2K t |
| 2021 | $31.0M | 72.2K t |
| 2020 | $81.6M | 185.1K t |
| 2019 | $38.9M | 106.9K t |
| 2018 | $22.4M | 60.8K t |
| 2017 | $36.2M | 121.7K t |
Where Turkey imports paddy rice from
The largest suppliers were United States (46%), Bulgaria (46%), Greece (6%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $14.9M | 46% |
| Bulgaria | $14.9M | 46% |
| Greece | $2.0M | 6.3% |
| Italy | $476K | 1.5% |
| Vietnam | $23K | 0.1% |
| Pakistan | $2K | 0% |
| Mozambique | $1K | 0% |
| Brazil | $0K | 0% |
| Philippines | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.60 per kg, 62% above the world average of $0.37. 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.
Paddy rice exports from Turkey
Exports of paddy rice by Turkey reached $935 thousand in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Bulgaria (49%), Ukraine (10%), Russia (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Bulgaria grew fastest (+563% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bulgaria | $459K | 49% |
| Ukraine | $95K | 10% |
| Russia | $91K | 9.7% |
| Azerbaijan | $50K | 5.4% |
| Finland | $43K | 4.6% |
| Syria | $31K | 3.3% |
| Luxembourg | $29K | 3.1% |
| Georgia | $24K | 2.6% |
| Iraq | $22K | 2.3% |
| Montenegro | $18K | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey paddy rice imports (HS 1006.10): 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 1006.10: Cereals: rice in the husk (paddy or rough).
Common questions
What is the value of paddy rice imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported paddy rice worth $32.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 54.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 185 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply paddy rice to Turkey?
The United States was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($14.9 million), followed by Bulgaria (46%) and Greece (6%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 44% on the year.
What is the average import price of paddy rice per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.60 per kg in 2024, 62% above the world average of $0.37 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of paddy rice to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $36.2 million in 2017 to $32.3 million in 2024, a fall of 11%. The peak was 2020 at $81.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $35.2 million a year.
Does Turkey also export paddy rice?
Yes. Turkey exported $935 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Bulgaria, Ukraine and Russia. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $31.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for paddy rice?
The HS code for paddy rice is subheading 1006.10. It sits in HS chapter 10 (cereals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1006 page.
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