Plant bulbs and roots imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plant bulbs and roots by Turkey reached $5.2 million in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). That is 13% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $7.0 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 | $5.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $6.0M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $5.8M | 3.1K t |
| 2021 | $4.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $2.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $2.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $5.6M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $7.0M | 2.9K t |
Where Turkey imports plant bulbs and roots from
One supplier dominates: Netherlands accounted for 98% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $5.1M | 98% |
| France | $21K | 0.4% |
| Pakistan | $19K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $15K | 0.3% |
| Belgium | $9K | 0.2% |
| Thailand | $9K | 0.2% |
| Indonesia | $6K | 0.1% |
| Malaysia | $4K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $3K | 0.1% |
| Madagascar | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 0601
| 0601.10 | Plants, live: bulbs, tubers, tuberous roots, corms, crowns and rhizomes, dormant | 69% |
| 0601.20 | Plants, live: bulbs, tubers, tuberous roots, corms, crowns and rhizomes, in growth or in flower, chicory plants and roots other than of heading no.… | 31% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0601.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.87 per kg, close to the world average of $4.42.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Plant bulbs and roots exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $1.9 million of plant bulbs and roots in 2024 (593 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Netherlands accounted for 63% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Russia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $1.2M | 63% |
| Russia | $267K | 14% |
| United Kingdom | $151K | 8.1% |
| Iraq | $123K | 6.6% |
| Japan | $68K | 3.7% |
| Germany | $52K | 2.8% |
| Armenia | $8K | 0.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $6K | 0.3% |
| Czech Republic | $5K | 0.3% |
| Georgia | $5K | 0.3% |
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 0601: Bulbs, tubers, tuberous roots, corms, crowns and rhizomes; dormant, in growth or in flower; chicory plants and roots other than roots of heading no. 1212.
Common questions
What is the value of plant bulbs and roots imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported plant bulbs and roots worth $5.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 47th of 171 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply plant bulbs and roots to Turkey?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 98% of the value ($5.1 million), followed by France (0%) and Pakistan (0%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 171% on the year.
What is the average import price of plant bulbs and roots per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.87 per kg in 2024, 12% below the world average of $4.42 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 plant bulbs and roots to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.0 million in 2017 to $5.2 million in 2024, a fall of 26%. The peak was 2017 at $7.0 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export plant bulbs and roots?
Yes. Turkey exported $1.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, Russia and the United Kingdom. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $3.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for plant bulbs and roots?
The HS code for plant bulbs and roots is heading 0601. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 0601.10 (69% of the value) and 0601.20 (31%). It sits in HS chapter 06 (trees and other plants, live; bulbs, roots and the like; cut flowers and ornamental foliage). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0601 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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