Processed cheese exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of processed cheese by Turkey reached $32.4 million in 2024 (8.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 21% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $65.5 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 | $32.4M | 8.5K t |
| 2023 | $40.9M | 9.8K t |
| 2022 | $37.8M | 9.4K t |
| 2021 | $36.6M | 9.7K t |
| 2020 | $54.3M | 16.2K t |
| 2019 | $57.1M | 17.9K t |
| 2018 | $65.5M | 19.4K t |
| 2017 | $63.6M | 19.2K t |
Where Turkey exports processed cheese to
The largest buyer markets were Iraq (31%), Saudi Arabia (15%), Jordan (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Cyprus grew fastest (+101% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iraq | $10.1M | 31% |
| Saudi Arabia | $4.8M | 15% |
| Jordan | $4.0M | 12% |
| Kuwait | $2.2M | 6.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.7M | 5.4% |
| Cyprus | $1.5M | 4.6% |
| Syria | $1.4M | 4.2% |
| Oman | $1.1M | 3.4% |
| Libya | $712K | 2.2% |
| Israel | $703K | 2.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.79 per kg, 27% below the world average of $5.16, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Processed cheese imports to Turkey
Imports of processed cheese by Turkey reached $6.4 million in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). Bahrain alone supplied 61% of it. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+60% on the year before).
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The shipment records behind Turkey processed cheese exports (HS 0406.30): 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 0406.30: Dairy produce: cheese, processed (not grated or powdered).
Common questions
What is the value of processed cheese exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported processed cheese worth $32.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 119 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries buy processed cheese from Turkey?
Iraq was the largest buyer with 31% of the value ($10.1 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (15%) and Jordan (12%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 92 buyer countries in total. Cyprus grew fastest among the top ten, up 101% on the year.
What is the average export price of processed cheese per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.79 per kg in 2024, 27% below the world average of $5.16 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of processed cheese from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $63.6 million in 2017 to $32.4 million in 2024, a fall of 49%. The peak was 2018 at $65.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $48.5 million a year.
Does Turkey also import processed cheese?
Yes. Turkey imported $6.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Bahrain, Cyprus and the Netherlands. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $26.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for processed cheese?
The HS code for processed cheese is subheading 0406.30. It sits in HS chapter 04 (dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0406 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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