Pesticide imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of pesticide by Turkey reached $474.6 million in 2024 (56.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 25% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $631.9 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 | $474.6M | 56.8K t |
| 2023 | $631.9M | 63.8K t |
| 2022 | $527.8M | 62.0K t |
| 2021 | $464.2M | 63.5K t |
| 2020 | $485.5M | 63.4K t |
| 2019 | $405.7M | 53.9K t |
| 2018 | $456.2M | 61.3K t |
| 2017 | $385.5M | 59.5K t |
Where Turkey imports pesticide from
The largest suppliers were France (22%), Germany (15%), Spain (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 47%.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $104.7M | 22% |
| Germany | $71.9M | 15% |
| Spain | $47.2M | 9.9% |
| Italy | $30.5M | 6.4% |
| India | $28.4M | 6% |
| China | $25.1M | 5.3% |
| Israel | $21.8M | 4.6% |
| Belgium | $19.3M | 4.1% |
| United Kingdom | $18.6M | 3.9% |
| United States | $16.9M | 3.6% |
Product types under HS 3808
| 3808.92 | Fungicides: other than containing goods specified in Subheading Note 1 to this Chapter: put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as… | 37% |
| 3808.93 | Herbicides, anti-sprouting products and plant-growth regulators: other than containing goods of Subheading Note 1 to this Chapter: put up in forms or… | 24% |
| 3808.91 | Insecticides: other than containing goods specified in Subheading Notes 1 & 2 to this Chapter: put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as… | 21% |
| 3808.99 | Rodenticides and other similar products n.e.c. in heading no. 3808.9: other than containing goods specified in Subheading Note 1 in this Chapter, put… | 7.5% |
| 3808.94 | Disinfectants: other than containing goods specified in Subheading Note 1 in this Chapter: put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as… | 7.1% |
| 3808.69 | Insecticides: containing goods named in Subheading Note 2 to this Chapter, put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or… | 1.7% |
| 3808.62 | Insecticides: containing goods specified in Subheading Note 2 to this Chapter: put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or… | 0.9% |
| 3808.61 | Insecticides and the like: containing goods specified in Subheading Note 2 to this Chapter: in packings of a net weight content not exceeding 300g… | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3808.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.36 per kg, 42% above the world average of $5.89. 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.
Pesticide exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $230.4 million of pesticide in 2024 (67.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Azerbaijan (14%), Tanzania (9%), Iran (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 31%. Among the main buyer markets, Turkmenistan grew fastest (+177% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Azerbaijan | $31.4M | 14% |
| Tanzania | $21.0M | 9.1% |
| Iran | $18.9M | 8.2% |
| Turkmenistan | $18.3M | 8% |
| Egypt | $14.4M | 6.3% |
| Russia | $11.7M | 5.1% |
| Uzbekistan | $10.1M | 4.4% |
| Syria | $7.7M | 3.4% |
| Georgia | $7.6M | 3.3% |
| Romania | $6.7M | 2.9% |
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 3808: Insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, herbicides, anti-sprouting products, plant growth regulators, disinfectants and the like, put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles.
Common questions
What is the value of pesticide imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported pesticide worth $474.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 56.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 225 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply pesticide to Turkey?
France was the largest supplier with 22% of the value ($104.7 million), followed by Germany (15%) and Spain (10%). The top three together account for 47%, out of 68 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 13% on the year.
What is the average import price of pesticide per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.36 per kg in 2024, 42% above the world average of $5.89 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 imports of pesticide to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $385.5 million in 2017 to $474.6 million in 2024, an increase of 23%. The peak was 2023 at $631.9 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export pesticide?
Yes. Turkey exported $230.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Azerbaijan, Tanzania and Iran. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $244.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for pesticide?
The HS code for pesticide is heading 3808. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 3808.92 (37% of the value) and 3808.93 (24%). It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3808 page.
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