Prepared fruit exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Turkey exported prepared fruit worth $1.26 billion (218.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 197 countries. That is 18% 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 .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.26B | 218.9K t |
| 2023 | $1.07B | 208.4K t |
| 2022 | $944.2M | 218.5K t |
| 2021 | $1.04B | 210.9K t |
| 2020 | $931.5M | 189.7K t |
| 2019 | $868.2M | 182.4K t |
| 2018 | $756.4M | 164.5K t |
| 2017 | $791.2M | 153.4K t |
Where Turkey exports prepared fruit to
Most of it went to Germany (29%), Netherlands (6%), Italy (5%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 40%. Among the main buyer markets, Poland grew fastest (+47% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $363.5M | 29% |
| Netherlands | $78.9M | 6.3% |
| Italy | $61.6M | 4.9% |
| United Kingdom | $61.1M | 4.9% |
| China | $54.5M | 4.3% |
| United States | $53.1M | 4.2% |
| Austria | $48.4M | 3.8% |
| Poland | $45.5M | 3.6% |
| France | $42.7M | 3.4% |
| Spain | $37.5M | 3% |
Product types under HS 2008
| 2008.19 | Nuts and other seeds: whether or not containing added sugar, other sweetening matter or spirit (excluding ground-nuts except in mixtures) | 87% |
| 2008.99 | Fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants: prepared or preserved, whether or not containing added sugar, other sweetening matter or spirit, n.e.c.… | 4% |
| 2008.30 | Fruit: citrus, prepared or preserved in ways n.e.c. in heading no. 2007, whether or not containing added sugar, other sweetening matter or spirit | 3.5% |
| 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 | 1.3% |
| 2008.97 | Fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants: mixtures (other than those of subheading no 2008.19): prepared or preserved in ways n.e.c. in headings… | 1% |
| 2008.11 | Nuts: ground-nuts, whether or not containing added sugar, other sweetening matter or spirit | 1% |
| 2008.60 | Fruit: cherries, prepared or preserved in ways n.e.c. in heading no. 2007, whether or not containing added sugar, other sweetening matter or spirit | 0.9% |
| 2008.80 | Fruit: strawberries, prepared or preserved in ways n.e.c. in heading no. 2007, whether or not containing added sugar, other sweetening matter or… | 0.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2008.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.75 per kg, 95% above the world average of $2.95. 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 fruit imports to Turkey
In 2024, Turkey imported prepared fruit worth $84.0 million (40.7 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were Iran (36%), Germany (11%), United States (10%). Among the main suppliers, Iran grew fastest (+181% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iran | $30.0M | 36% |
| Germany | $8.9M | 11% |
| United States | $8.7M | 10% |
| Egypt | $7.0M | 8.4% |
| Spain | $2.8M | 3.3% |
| Netherlands | $2.4M | 2.9% |
| China | $2.1M | 2.5% |
| Vietnam | $1.9M | 2.3% |
| Italy | $1.7M | 2% |
| Georgia | $1.4M | 1.7% |
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 2008: Fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants; prepared or preserved in ways n.e.c., whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or spirit, not elsewhere specified or included.
Common questions
What is the value of prepared fruit exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported prepared fruit worth $1.26 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 218.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 197 countries worldwide, with 6% of world exports. The value was up 18% on 2023.
Which countries buy prepared fruit from Turkey?
Germany was the largest buyer with 29% of the value ($363.5 million), followed by the Netherlands (6%) and Italy (5%). The top three together account for 40%, out of 170 buyer countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 47% on the year.
What is the average export price of prepared fruit per kg?
The average declared export value was about $5.75 per kg in 2024, 95% above the world average of $2.95 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 prepared fruit from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $791.2 million in 2017 to $1.26 billion in 2024, an increase of 59%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import prepared fruit?
Yes. Turkey imported $84.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Iran, Germany and the United States. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.18 billion a year.
What is the HS code for prepared fruit?
The HS code for prepared fruit is heading 2008. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 2008.19 (87% of the value) and 2008.99 (4%). 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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