Prepared apricots exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of prepared apricots by Turkey reached $16.3 million in 2024 (3.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 89 countries for exports of this product. That is 14% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% 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 | $16.3M | 3.7K t |
| 2023 | $19.0M | 3.7K t |
| 2022 | $7.4M | 2.2K t |
| 2021 | $7.8M | 2.7K t |
| 2020 | $5.8M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $6.2M | 2.2K t |
| 2018 | $10.7M | 2.7K t |
| 2017 | $7.1M | 2.0K t |
Where Turkey exports prepared apricots to
The largest buyer markets were United Kingdom (36%), Australia (11%), Sweden (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Hungary grew fastest (+86% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $5.8M | 36% |
| Australia | $1.8M | 11% |
| Sweden | $1.4M | 8.5% |
| United States | $1.3M | 8.2% |
| Netherlands | $1.2M | 7.2% |
| Germany | $1.0M | 6.3% |
| Hungary | $535K | 3.3% |
| Finland | $411K | 2.5% |
| Canada | $344K | 2.1% |
| Japan | $295K | 1.8% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.39 per kg, 147% above the world average of $1.78. 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.
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The shipment records behind Turkey prepared apricots exports (HS 2008.50): 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 2008.50: Fruit: apricots, prepared or preserved in ways n.e.c. in heading no. 2007, whether or not containing added sugar, other sweetening matter or spirit.
Common questions
What is the value of prepared apricots exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported prepared apricots worth $16.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 89 countries worldwide, with 11% of world exports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries buy prepared apricots from Turkey?
The United Kingdom was the largest buyer with 36% of the value ($5.8 million), followed by Australia (11%) and Sweden (9%). The top three together account for 55%, out of 91 buyer countries in total. Hungary grew fastest among the top ten, up 86% on the year.
What is the average export price of prepared apricots per kg?
The average declared export value was about $4.39 per kg in 2024, 147% above the world average of $1.78 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of prepared apricots from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $7.1 million in 2017 to $16.3 million in 2024, an increase of 128%. The peak was 2023 at $19.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for prepared apricots?
The HS code for prepared apricots is subheading 2008.50. 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 2008 page.
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