Pickled vegetables exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Turkey exported pickled vegetables worth $455.5 million (325.8 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 159 countries. Value rose 9% on 2023. 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 | $455.5M | 325.8K t |
| 2023 | $418.5M | 310.4K t |
| 2022 | $368.4M | 326.3K t |
| 2021 | $329.9M | 306.7K t |
| 2020 | $293.7M | 269.2K t |
| 2019 | $244.3M | 233.1K t |
| 2018 | $236.5M | 204.5K t |
| 2017 | $230.7M | 198.7K t |
Where Turkey exports pickled vegetables to
Most of it went to Germany (24%), United States (11%), United Kingdom (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 45%. Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest (+66% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $110.5M | 24% |
| United States | $52.3M | 12% |
| United Kingdom | $42.1M | 9.2% |
| Netherlands | $36.9M | 8.1% |
| Romania | $20.6M | 4.5% |
| Spain | $14.7M | 3.2% |
| Australia | $13.7M | 3% |
| France | $12.8M | 2.8% |
| Greece | $12.4M | 2.7% |
| Switzerland | $11.3M | 2.5% |
Product types under HS 2001
| 2001.90 | Vegetable preparations: vegetables, fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants, prepared or preserved by vinegar or acetic acid (excluding… | 61% |
| 2001.10 | Vegetable preparations: cucumbers and gherkins, prepared or preserved by vinegar or acetic acid | 39% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2001.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.40 per kg, close to the world average of $1.68.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Pickled vegetables imports to Turkey
In 2024, Turkey imported pickled vegetables worth $1.9 million (1.1 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were United States (14%), Peru (13%), China (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 40%. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+527% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $268K | 14% |
| Peru | $250K | 13% |
| China | $250K | 13% |
| Italy | $165K | 8.7% |
| United Kingdom | $143K | 7.6% |
| Thailand | $130K | 6.9% |
| Germany | $101K | 5.3% |
| Poland | $64K | 3.4% |
| Egypt | $64K | 3.4% |
| India | $55K | 2.9% |
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 2001: Vegetables, fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants; prepared or preserved by vinegar or acetic acid.
Common questions
What is the value of pickled vegetables exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported pickled vegetables worth $455.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 325.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 159 countries worldwide, with 15% of world exports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries buy pickled vegetables from Turkey?
Germany was the largest buyer with 24% of the value ($110.5 million), followed by the United States (11%) and the United Kingdom (9%). The top three together account for 45%, out of 164 buyer countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 66% on the year.
What is the average export price of pickled vegetables per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.40 per kg in 2024, 17% below the world average of $1.68 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 pickled vegetables from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $230.7 million in 2017 to $455.5 million in 2024, an increase of 97%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import pickled vegetables?
Yes. Turkey imported $1.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the United States, Peru and China. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $453.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for pickled vegetables?
The HS code for pickled vegetables is heading 2001. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 2001.90 (61% of the value) and 2001.10 (39%). It sits in HS chapter 20 (preparations of vegetables, fruit, nuts or other parts of plants). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2001 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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