Rice imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported rice worth $278.8 million (354.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 38% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $450.7 million.
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 | $278.8M | 354.7K t |
| 2023 | $450.7M | 704.9K t |
| 2022 | $290.0M | 491.2K t |
| 2021 | $194.8M | 365.3K t |
| 2020 | $312.3M | 607.7K t |
| 2019 | $308.2M | 575.4K t |
| 2018 | $221.3M | 423.0K t |
| 2017 | $253.2M | 543.1K t |
Where Turkey imports rice from
The largest suppliers were China (29%), India (18%), Argentina (10%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $81.7M | 29% |
| India | $49.3M | 18% |
| Argentina | $27.2M | 9.8% |
| Bulgaria | $26.2M | 9.4% |
| Italy | $17.6M | 6.3% |
| United States | $15.6M | 5.6% |
| Uruguay | $12.9M | 4.6% |
| Greece | $12.5M | 4.5% |
| Vietnam | $10.6M | 3.8% |
| Thailand | $4.2M | 1.5% |
Product types under HS 1006
| 1006.30 | Cereals: rice, semi-milled or wholly milled, whether or not polished or glazed | 81% |
| 1006.10 | Cereals: rice in the husk (paddy or rough) | 12% |
| 1006.20 | Cereals: husked (brown) rice | 7.8% |
| 1006.40 | Cereals: rice, broken | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1006.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.79 per kg, 23% above the world average of $0.64. 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.
Rice exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported rice worth $202.0 million (275.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Syria (29%), Libya (14%), Ukraine (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Palestine grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Syria | $59.5M | 30% |
| Libya | $28.5M | 14% |
| Ukraine | $25.0M | 12% |
| Iraq | $15.3M | 7.6% |
| Belgium | $8.1M | 4% |
| Russia | $6.8M | 3.4% |
| Algeria | $5.2M | 2.6% |
| Palestine | $5.1M | 2.5% |
| United Kingdom | $4.5M | 2.2% |
| Albania | $4.3M | 2.1% |
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 1006: Rice.
Common questions
What is the value of rice imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported rice worth $278.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 354.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 40th of 223 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 38% on 2023.
Which countries supply rice to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($81.7 million), followed by India (18%) and Argentina (10%). The top three together account for 57%, out of 49 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 34% on the year.
What is the average import price of rice per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.79 per kg in 2024, 23% above the world average of $0.64 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 imports of rice to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $253.2 million in 2017 to $278.8 million in 2024, an increase of 10%. The peak was 2023 at $450.7 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export rice?
Yes. Turkey exported $202.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Syria, Libya and Ukraine. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $76.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for rice?
The HS code for rice is heading 1006. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 1006.30 (81% of the value) and 1006.10 (12%). It sits in HS chapter 10 (cereals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1006 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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