Preserved meat exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of preserved meat by Turkey reached $3.4 million in 2024 (333 tonnes). Value fell 74% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $14.2 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 | $3.4M | 333 t |
| 2023 | $13.1M | 905 t |
| 2022 | $14.2M | 2.4K t |
| 2021 | $2.1M | 437 t |
| 2020 | $895K | 157 t |
| 2019 | $919K | 117 t |
| 2018 | $638K | 107 t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 186 t |
Where Turkey exports preserved meat to
One buyer market dominates: Hong Kong accounted for 67% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Austria grew fastest (+31% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | $2.3M | 67% |
| Austria | $564K | 17% |
| Liberia | $92K | 2.7% |
| Marshall Isds | $55K | 1.6% |
| Malta | $52K | 1.5% |
| Panama | $50K | 1.5% |
| Lebanon | $50K | 1.5% |
| Guatemala | $35K | 1% |
| Bahamas | $16K | 0.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $15K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 0210
| 0210.20 | Meat: salted, in brine, dried or smoked, of bovine animals | 85% |
| 0210.12 | Meat: salted, in brine, dried or smoked, of swine, bellies (streaky) and cuts thereof | 6.9% |
| 0210.99 | Meat and edible meat offal: salted, in brine, dried or smoked, and edible flours and meals of meat or meat offal, other than of primates, whales… | 5.4% |
| 0210.11 | Meat: salted, in brine, dried or smoked, of swine, hams, shoulders and cuts thereof, with bone in | 1.9% |
| 0210.19 | Meat: salted in brine, dried or smoked, of swine, n.e.c. in item no. 0210.1 | 1% |
| 0210.93 | Meat and edible meat offal: salted, in brine, dried or smoked, and edible flours and meals of meat or meat offal, of reptiles (including snakes and… | 0% |
| 0210.92 | Meat and edible meat offal: salted, in brine, dried or smoked: edible flours, meals of meat or meat offal, of whales, dolphins, porpoises (of order… | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0210.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.21 per kg, 70% above the world average of $6.01. 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.
Preserved meat imports to Turkey
In 2024, Turkey imported preserved meat worth $778 thousand (156 tonnes). The largest suppliers were Netherlands (43%), Italy (24%), Germany (12%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+44% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $333K | 43% |
| Italy | $186K | 24% |
| Germany | $95K | 12% |
| United Kingdom | $37K | 4.7% |
| Poland | $35K | 4.5% |
| Hungary | $27K | 3.4% |
| Denmark | $21K | 2.7% |
| Spain | $17K | 2.2% |
| Switzerland | $9K | 1.1% |
| Lithuania | $8K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
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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 0210: Meat and edible meat offal; salted, in brine, dried or smoked; edible flours and meals of meat or meat offal.
Common questions
What is the value of preserved meat exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported preserved meat worth $3.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 333 tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 134 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 74% on 2023.
Which countries buy preserved meat from Turkey?
Hong Kong was the largest buyer with 67% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by Austria (17%) and Liberia (3%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 87 buyer countries in total. Guatemala grew fastest among the top ten, up 37% on the year.
What is the average export price of preserved meat per kg?
The average declared export value was about $10.21 per kg in 2024, 70% above the world average of $6.01 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 preserved meat from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $3.4 million in 2024, an increase of 191%. The peak was 2022 at $14.2 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import preserved meat?
Yes. Turkey imported $778 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the Netherlands, Italy and Germany. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for preserved meat?
The HS code for preserved meat is heading 0210. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 0210.20 (85% of the value) and 0210.12 (7%). It sits in HS chapter 02 (meat and edible meat offal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0210 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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