Ready-to-eat pasta exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Turkey exported $95.6 million of ready-to-eat pasta in 2024 (95.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. That is 30% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $135.7 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 | $95.6M | 95.9K t |
| 2023 | $135.7M | 118.6K t |
| 2022 | $125.6M | 101.9K t |
| 2021 | $82.4M | 89.7K t |
| 2020 | $77.0M | 89.4K t |
| 2019 | $73.8M | 118.5K t |
| 2018 | $69.1M | 99.5K t |
| 2017 | $22.9M | 49.8K t |
Where Turkey exports ready-to-eat pasta to
Most of it went to Iraq (20%), Syria (17%), Malaysia (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Mauritania grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iraq | $19.3M | 20% |
| Syria | $16.3M | 17% |
| Malaysia | $12.4M | 13% |
| Niger | $10.3M | 11% |
| Lebanon | $2.2M | 2.3% |
| Palestine | $2.0M | 2.1% |
| Germany | $1.9M | 2% |
| Mauritania | $1.6M | 1.7% |
| United States | $1.6M | 1.7% |
| Denmark | $1.5M | 1.6% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.00 per kg, 62% below the world average of $2.61, 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.
Ready-to-eat pasta imports to Turkey
Imports of ready-to-eat pasta by Turkey reached $1.1 million in 2024 (454 tonnes). The largest suppliers were China (34%), Italy (13%), Hungary (10%). Among the main suppliers, Hungary grew fastest (+126% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $378K | 35% |
| Italy | $141K | 13% |
| Hungary | $114K | 10% |
| Vietnam | $88K | 8% |
| South Korea | $79K | 7.2% |
| Bulgaria | $68K | 6.2% |
| Iran | $49K | 4.4% |
| Thailand | $41K | 3.7% |
| Iraq | $34K | 3.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $32K | 2.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey ready-to-eat pasta exports (HS 1902.30): 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 1902.30: Food preparations: pasta (excluding stuffed), cooked or otherwise prepared.
Common questions
What is the value of ready-to-eat pasta exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported ready-to-eat pasta worth $95.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 95.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 171 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was down 30% on 2023.
Which countries buy ready-to-eat pasta from Turkey?
Iraq was the largest buyer with 20% of the value ($19.3 million), followed by Syria (17%) and Malaysia (13%). The top three together account for 50%, out of 165 buyer countries in total. Niger grew fastest among the top ten, up 51% on the year.
What is the average export price of ready-to-eat pasta per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.00 per kg in 2024, 62% below the world average of $2.61 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of ready-to-eat pasta from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $22.9 million in 2017 to $95.6 million in 2024, an increase of 318%. The peak was 2023 at $135.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $85.3 million a year.
Does Turkey also import ready-to-eat pasta?
Yes. Turkey imported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Italy and Hungary. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $94.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for ready-to-eat pasta?
The HS code for ready-to-eat pasta is subheading 1902.30. It sits in HS chapter 19 (preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; pastrycooks' products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1902 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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