Persimmons imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported persimmons worth $2.1 million (3.4 thousand tonnes). That is 208% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 48% a year on average.
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 | $2.1M | 3.4K t |
| 2023 | $675K | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $66K | 192 t |
| 2021 | $97K | 385 t |
| 2020 | $42K | 55 t |
| 2019 | $86K | 174 t |
| 2018 | $27K | 60 t |
| 2017 | $134K | 143 t |
Where Turkey imports persimmons from
One supplier dominates: Azerbaijan accounted for 90% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Azerbaijan grew fastest (+233% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Azerbaijan | $1.9M | 90% |
| North Macedonia | $181K | 8.7% |
| Netherlands | $8K | 0.4% |
| Greece | $6K | 0.3% |
| Lebanon | $5K | 0.2% |
| Spain | $2K | 0.1% |
| Cyprus | $2K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.62 per kg, 43% below the world average of $1.09, 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.
Persimmons exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $1.2 million of persimmons in 2024 (938 tonnes). Most of it went to United States (21%), Jordan (20%), Ukraine (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Romania grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $257K | 21% |
| Jordan | $241K | 20% |
| Ukraine | $196K | 16% |
| Cyprus | $145K | 12% |
| Saudi Arabia | $83K | 6.8% |
| Romania | $57K | 4.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $43K | 3.5% |
| Austria | $31K | 2.6% |
| Germany | $20K | 1.7% |
| United Kingdom | $14K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey persimmons imports (HS 0810.70): 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 0810.70: Fruit, edible: persimmons, fresh.
Common questions
What is the value of persimmons imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported persimmons worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 161 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 208% on 2023.
Which countries supply persimmons to Turkey?
Azerbaijan was the largest supplier with 90% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by North Macedonia (9%) and the Netherlands (0%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Azerbaijan grew fastest among the top ten, up 233% on the year.
What is the average import price of persimmons per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.62 per kg in 2024, 43% below the world average of $1.09 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of persimmons to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $134 thousand in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $400 thousand a year.
Does Turkey also export persimmons?
Yes. Turkey exported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Jordan and Ukraine. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $864 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for persimmons?
The HS code for persimmons is subheading 0810.70. It sits in HS chapter 08 (fruit and nuts, edible; peel of citrus fruit or melons). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0810 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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