Pasta exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Turkey exported $951.9 million of pasta in 2024 (1.39 million tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 189 countries. That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average.
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 | $951.9M | 1.39M t |
| 2023 | $952.1M | 1.26M t |
| 2022 | $983.2M | 1.23M t |
| 2021 | $802.7M | 1.31M t |
| 2020 | $791.1M | 1.40M t |
| 2019 | $644.8M | 1.25M t |
| 2018 | $608.4M | 1.23M t |
| 2017 | $497.2M | 1.04M t |
Where Turkey exports pasta to
The largest buyer markets were Somalia (13%), Ghana (8%), Venezuela (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 29%. Among the main buyer markets, Ghana grew fastest (+40% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Somalia | $122.7M | 13% |
| Ghana | $76.1M | 8% |
| Venezuela | $73.0M | 7.7% |
| Japan | $70.3M | 7.4% |
| Togo | $51.2M | 5.4% |
| Iraq | $34.7M | 3.6% |
| United States | $31.3M | 3.3% |
| Niger | $28.4M | 3% |
| Malaysia | $23.9M | 2.5% |
| China | $22.6M | 2.4% |
Product types under HS 1902
| 1902.19 | Food preparations: pasta, uncooked (excluding that containing eggs), not stuffed or otherwise prepared | 88% |
| 1902.30 | Food preparations: pasta (excluding stuffed), cooked or otherwise prepared | 10% |
| 1902.40 | Food preparations: couscous | 0.8% |
| 1902.11 | Food preparations: pasta, containing eggs, uncooked, not stuffed or otherwise prepared | 0.6% |
| 1902.20 | Food preparations: pasta, stuffed (with meat or other substances), whether or not cooked or otherwise prepared | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1902.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.69 per kg, 63% below the world average of $1.89, 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.
Pasta imports to Turkey
Turkey imported $18.9 million of pasta in 2024 (7.4 thousand tonnes). One supplier dominates: Italy accounted for 78% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+40% on the year before).
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 1902: Pasta; whether or not cooked or stuffed with meat or other substance, or otherwise prepared, egg spaghetti, macaroni, noodles, lasagne, gnocchi, ravioli, cannelloni; couscous, whether or not prepared.
Common questions
What is the value of pasta exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported pasta worth $951.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.39 million tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 189 countries worldwide, with 6% of world exports. The value was down 0% on 2023.
Which countries buy pasta from Turkey?
Somalia was the largest buyer with 13% of the value ($122.7 million), followed by Ghana (8%) and Venezuela (8%). The top three together account for 29%, out of 180 buyer countries in total. Ghana grew fastest among the top ten, up 40% on the year.
What is the average export price of pasta per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.69 per kg in 2024, 63% below the world average of $1.89 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 pasta from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $497.2 million in 2017 to $951.9 million in 2024, an increase of 91%. The peak was 2022 at $983.2 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import pasta?
Yes. Turkey imported $18.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Italy, China and Romania. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $933.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for pasta?
The HS code for pasta is heading 1902. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 1902.19 (88% of the value) and 1902.30 (10%). It sits in HS chapter 19 (preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; pastrycooks' products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1902 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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