Prepared meals exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of prepared meals by Turkey reached $5.7 million in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 5% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 29% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $7.8 million.
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 | $5.7M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $5.5M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $3.8M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $3.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $7.2M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 705 t |
| 2018 | $7.8M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $987K | 249 t |
Where Turkey exports prepared meals to
Most of it went to United Arab Emirates (31%), Somalia (18%), Georgia (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Belgium grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $1.8M | 31% |
| Somalia | $1.0M | 18% |
| Georgia | $514K | 8.9% |
| Kenya | $294K | 5.1% |
| Azerbaijan | $280K | 4.9% |
| Venezuela | $224K | 3.9% |
| Belgium | $212K | 3.7% |
| Netherlands | $181K | 3.2% |
| Egypt | $150K | 2.6% |
| Angola | $125K | 2.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.56 per kg, close to the world average of $3.76.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Prepared meals imports to Turkey
In 2024, Turkey imported prepared meals worth $1.9 million (1.1 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were Indonesia (31%), France (28%), Hungary (11%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $599K | 31% |
| France | $540K | 28% |
| Hungary | $219K | 11% |
| Spain | $181K | 9.4% |
| Poland | $152K | 7.8% |
| Germany | $149K | 7.7% |
| Austria | $60K | 3.1% |
| United States | $21K | 1.1% |
| India | $9K | 0.4% |
| Netherlands | $6K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey prepared meals exports (HS 2104.20): 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 2104.20: Homogenised composite food preparations.
Common questions
What is the value of prepared meals exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported prepared meals worth $5.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 155 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries buy prepared meals from Turkey?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest buyer with 31% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by Somalia (18%) and Georgia (9%). The top three together account for 57%, out of 102 buyer countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 197% on the year.
What is the average export price of prepared meals per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.56 per kg in 2024, 5% below the world average of $3.76 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of prepared meals from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $987 thousand in 2017 to $5.7 million in 2024, an increase of 482%. The peak was 2018 at $7.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.5 million a year.
Does Turkey also import prepared meals?
Yes. Turkey imported $1.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Indonesia, France and Hungary. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $3.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for prepared meals?
The HS code for prepared meals is subheading 2104.20. It sits in HS chapter 21 (miscellaneous edible preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2104 page.
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