Plant materials for feed imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported plant materials for feed worth $16.0 million (194.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 30% more than in 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 | $16.0M | 194.7K t |
| 2023 | $12.3M | 119.6K t |
| 2022 | $15.2M | 115.9K t |
| 2021 | $15.3M | 130.0K t |
| 2020 | $18.7M | 211.6K t |
| 2019 | $7.2M | 71.2K t |
| 2018 | $6.2M | 71.3K t |
| 2017 | $13.7M | 136.8K t |
Where Turkey imports plant materials for feed from
One supplier dominates: Russia accounted for 78% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $12.5M | 79% |
| Argentina | $689K | 4.3% |
| Azerbaijan | $674K | 4.2% |
| United States | $481K | 3% |
| Germany | $445K | 2.8% |
| Uzbekistan | $408K | 2.6% |
| Iran | $178K | 1.1% |
| Italy | $159K | 1% |
| Spain | $139K | 0.9% |
| Denmark | $111K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.08 per kg, 71% below the world average of $0.28, 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.
Plant materials for feed exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported plant materials for feed worth $328 thousand (2.9 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Morocco accounted for 65% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Israel grew fastest (+288% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Morocco | $212K | 65% |
| Israel | $36K | 11% |
| Cyprus | $14K | 4.3% |
| Italy | $10K | 3% |
| Turkmenistan | $8K | 2.4% |
| Hungary | $8K | 2.3% |
| United States | $8K | 2.3% |
| Kuwait | $7K | 2.2% |
| Germany | $4K | 1.2% |
| Serbia | $3K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
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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 2308: Vegetable materials and vegetable waste, vegetable residues and bi-products; whether or not in the form of pellets, of a kind used in animal feeding, not elsewhere specified or included.
Common questions
What is the value of plant materials for feed imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported plant materials for feed worth $16.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 194.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 158 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply plant materials for feed to Turkey?
Russia was the largest supplier with 78% of the value ($12.5 million), followed by Argentina (4%) and Azerbaijan (4%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Denmark grew fastest among the top ten, up 94% on the year.
What is the average import price of plant materials for feed per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.08 per kg in 2024, 71% below the world average of $0.28 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 materials for feed to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.7 million in 2017 to $16.0 million in 2024, an increase of 16%. The peak was 2020 at $18.7 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export plant materials for feed?
Yes. Turkey exported $328 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Morocco, Israel and Cyprus. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $15.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for plant materials for feed?
The HS code for plant materials for feed is heading 2308. In Turkey all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 2308.00. It sits in HS chapter 23 (food industries, residues and wastes thereof; prepared animal fodder). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2308 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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