Pure-bred breeding cattle imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported pure-bred breeding cattle worth $415.4 million (87.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 130 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 42% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $415.4M | 87.5K t |
| 2023 | $292.5M | 63.9K t |
| 2022 | $47.5M | 10.6K t |
| 2021 | $52.5M | 10.8K t |
| 2020 | $36.5M | 8.4K t |
| 2019 | $35.8M | 8.7K t |
| 2018 | $209.2M | 45.9K t |
| 2017 | $264.1M | 56.7K t |
Where Turkey imports pure-bred breeding cattle from
Most of the value came from Bulgaria (38%), Denmark (11%), Austria (10%). Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest (+144% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bulgaria | $157.8M | 38% |
| Denmark | $44.6M | 11% |
| Austria | $42.3M | 10% |
| Germany | $38.8M | 9.3% |
| Czech Republic | $32.5M | 7.8% |
| Uruguay | $23.3M | 5.6% |
| Hungary | $21.2M | 5.1% |
| Poland | $13.5M | 3.2% |
| United States | $13.1M | 3.2% |
| Slovakia | $8.6M | 2.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.75 per kg, 23% above the world average of $3.87. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey pure-bred breeding cattle imports (HS 0102.21): 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 0102.21: Cattle: live, pure-bred breeding animals.
Common questions
What is the value of pure-bred breeding cattle imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported pure-bred breeding cattle worth $415.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 87.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 130 countries worldwide, with 34% of world imports. The value was up 42% on 2023.
Which countries supply pure-bred breeding cattle to Turkey?
Bulgaria was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($157.8 million), followed by Denmark (11%) and Austria (10%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 144% on the year.
What is the average import price of pure-bred breeding cattle per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.75 per kg in 2024, 23% above the world average of $3.87 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of pure-bred breeding cattle to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $264.1 million in 2017 to $415.4 million in 2024, an increase of 57%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $169.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for pure-bred breeding cattle?
The HS code for pure-bred breeding cattle is subheading 0102.21. It sits in HS chapter 01 (animals; live). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0102 page.
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