Pepper and chili imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of pepper and chili by Turkey reached $42.4 million in 2024 (16.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 6% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $42.4M | 16.6K t |
| 2023 | $40.0M | 15.9K t |
| 2022 | $25.4M | 10.2K t |
| 2021 | $29.9M | 12.5K t |
| 2020 | $22.7M | 11.0K t |
| 2019 | $26.4M | 12.2K t |
| 2018 | $20.2M | 6.8K t |
| 2017 | $41.3M | 18.3K t |
Where Turkey imports pepper and chili from
Most of the value came from Vietnam (39%), China (22%), Mexico (16%). Among the main suppliers, Uzbekistan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | $16.7M | 39% |
| China | $9.5M | 22% |
| Mexico | $6.6M | 16% |
| Brazil | $2.5M | 5.9% |
| Uzbekistan | $1.4M | 3.3% |
| Iran | $1.2M | 2.7% |
| Spain | $898K | 2.1% |
| Madagascar | $537K | 1.3% |
| Morocco | $526K | 1.2% |
| India | $472K | 1.1% |
Product types under HS 0904
| 0904.11 | Spices: pepper (of the genus piper), neither crushed nor ground | 61% |
| 0904.21 | Spices: fruits of the genus Capsicum or Pimenta, dried, neither crushed nor ground | 28% |
| 0904.22 | Spices: fruits of the genus Capsicum or Pimenta, crushed or ground | 9.8% |
| 0904.12 | Spices: pepper (of the genus piper), crushed or ground | 1.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0904.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.56 per kg, 28% below the world average of $3.56, 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.
Pepper and chili exports from Turkey
Exports of pepper and chili by Turkey reached $34.4 million in 2024 (9.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were United States (17%), Germany (10%), United Kingdom (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 37%. Among the main buyer markets, Iran grew fastest (+176% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $5.8M | 17% |
| Germany | $3.6M | 10% |
| United Kingdom | $3.4M | 10% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2.7M | 7.8% |
| Iran | $2.0M | 5.8% |
| Syria | $1.8M | 5.2% |
| Netherlands | $1.5M | 4.5% |
| Cyprus | $1.3M | 3.7% |
| Canada | $1.1M | 3.3% |
| France | $1.1M | 3.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
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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 0904: Pepper of the genus piper; dried or crushed or ground fruits of the genus capsicum or of the genus pimenta.
Common questions
What is the value of pepper and chili imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported pepper and chili worth $42.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 16.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 221 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply pepper and chili to Turkey?
Vietnam was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($16.7 million), followed by China (22%) and Mexico (16%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 51 supplier countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 30% on the year.
What is the average import price of pepper and chili per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.56 per kg in 2024, 28% below the world average of $3.56 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 imports of pepper and chili to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $41.3 million in 2017 to $42.4 million in 2024, an increase of 3%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export pepper and chili?
Yes. Turkey exported $34.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Germany and the United Kingdom. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $8.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for pepper and chili?
The HS code for pepper and chili is heading 0904. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 0904.11 (61% of the value) and 0904.21 (28%). It sits in HS chapter 09 (coffee, tea, mate and spices). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0904 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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