Prepared clams exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Turkey exported $11.3 million of prepared clams in 2024 (2.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 72 countries for exports of this product. That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% 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 | $11.3M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $11.6M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $9.9M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $6.9M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $7.7M | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $9.0M | 2.1K t |
| 2018 | $8.6M | 2.1K t |
| 2017 | $6.4M | 1.8K t |
Where Turkey exports prepared clams to
One buyer market dominates: Italy accounted for 54% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $6.1M | 54% |
| Spain | $5.1M | 45% |
| France | $102K | 0.9% |
| United Kingdom | $32K | 0.3% |
| Bahamas | $1K | 0% |
| Estonia | $0K | 0% |
| Hong Kong | $0K | 0% |
| Liberia | $0K | 0% |
| Malta | $0K | 0% |
| Panama | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.60 per kg, 97% above the world average of $2.84. 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.
Prepared clams imports to Turkey
Imports of prepared clams by Turkey reached $490 thousand in 2024 (59 tonnes). Spain alone supplied 86% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $420K | 86% |
| Italy | $65K | 13% |
| Belgium | $4K | 0.7% |
| Chile | $1K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey prepared clams exports (HS 1605.56): 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 1605.56: Mollusc preparations: clams, cockles and arkshells, prepared or preserved.
Common questions
What is the value of prepared clams exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported prepared clams worth $11.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 72 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries buy prepared clams from Turkey?
Italy was the largest buyer with 54% of the value ($6.1 million), followed by Spain (45%) and France (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 15 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of prepared clams per kg?
The average declared export value was about $5.60 per kg in 2024, 97% above the world average of $2.84 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 clams from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $6.4 million in 2017 to $11.3 million in 2024, an increase of 76%. The peak was 2023 at $11.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.9 million a year.
Does Turkey also import prepared clams?
Yes. Turkey imported $490 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Spain, Italy and Belgium. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $10.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for prepared clams?
The HS code for prepared clams is subheading 1605.56. It sits in HS chapter 16 (meat, fish, crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates, or insects; preparations thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1605 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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