Prepared tuna imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of prepared tuna by Turkey reached $18.6 million in 2024 (4.3 thousand tonnes). That is 48% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 24% a year on average.
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 | $18.6M | 4.3K t |
| 2023 | $12.6M | 2.6K t |
| 2022 | $15.7M | 3.3K t |
| 2021 | $12.5M | 2.8K t |
| 2020 | $13.1M | 3.1K t |
| 2019 | $6.2M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $3.4M | 558 t |
| 2017 | $4.1M | 991 t |
Where Turkey imports prepared tuna from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 80% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest (+118% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $14.9M | 80% |
| Thailand | $2.5M | 13% |
| Indonesia | $922K | 5% |
| Vietnam | $220K | 1.2% |
| Spain | $16K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $5K | 0% |
| Ecuador | $4K | 0% |
| Equatorial Guinea | $4K | 0% |
| Panama | $0K | 0% |
| Brazil | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.37 per kg, close to the world average of $5.06.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Prepared tuna exports from Turkey
Exports of prepared tuna by Turkey reached $14.0 million in 2024 (2.5 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Palestine (17%), Egypt (13%), Namibia (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 42%. Among the main buyer markets, Lebanon grew fastest (+182% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey prepared tuna imports (HS 1604.14): 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 1604.14: Fish preparations: tunas, skipjack and Atlantic bonito (sarda spp.), prepared or preserved, whole or in pieces (but not minced).
Common questions
What is the value of prepared tuna imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported prepared tuna worth $18.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 58th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 48% on 2023.
Which countries supply prepared tuna to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 80% of the value ($14.9 million), followed by Thailand (13%) and Indonesia (5%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Equatorial Guinea grew fastest among the top ten, up 233% on the year.
What is the average import price of prepared tuna per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.37 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $5.06 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of prepared tuna to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.1 million in 2017 to $18.6 million in 2024, an increase of 353%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $10.8 million a year.
Does Turkey also export prepared tuna?
Yes. Turkey exported $14.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Palestine, Egypt and Namibia. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $4.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for prepared tuna?
The HS code for prepared tuna is subheading 1604.14. 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 1604 page.
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