Root vegetables exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Turkey exported $37.0 million of root vegetables in 2024 (94.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Value rose 15% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average.
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 | $37.0M | 94.1K t |
| 2023 | $32.3M | 87.0K t |
| 2022 | $27.3M | 113.1K t |
| 2021 | $26.7M | 107.0K t |
| 2020 | $22.0M | 92.2K t |
| 2019 | $18.8M | 81.9K t |
| 2018 | $20.4M | 88.6K t |
| 2017 | $13.4M | 63.3K t |
Where Turkey exports root vegetables to
The largest buyer markets were Romania (35%), Iraq (24%), Bulgaria (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Iraq grew fastest (+185% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Romania | $13.0M | 35% |
| Iraq | $9.0M | 24% |
| Bulgaria | $3.5M | 9.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $3.1M | 8.4% |
| Georgia | $1.5M | 4.1% |
| Germany | $833K | 2.3% |
| Libya | $661K | 1.8% |
| Kuwait | $631K | 1.7% |
| Syria | $551K | 1.5% |
| Bosnia Herzegovina | $378K | 1% |
Product types under HS 0706
| 0706.10 | Vegetables, root: carrots and turnips, fresh or chilled | 94% |
| 0706.90 | Vegetables, root: salad beetroot, salsify, celeric, radishes and similar edible roots, fresh or chilled | 6.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0706.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.39 per kg, 37% below the world average of $0.62, 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.
Root vegetables imports to Turkey
Imports of root vegetables by Turkey reached $228 thousand in 2024 (194 tonnes). The largest suppliers were Netherlands (34%), Austria (31%), Italy (17%). Among the main suppliers, Austria grew fastest (+185% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $78K | 34% |
| Austria | $71K | 31% |
| Italy | $38K | 17% |
| Lithuania | $14K | 6.3% |
| Germany | $11K | 4.6% |
| Croatia | $8K | 3.7% |
| Brazil | $3K | 1.4% |
| Cyprus | $3K | 1.1% |
| China | $1K | 0.4% |
| Morocco | $1K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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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 0706: Carrots, turnips, salad beetroot, salsify, celeriac, radishes and similar edible roots; fresh or chilled.
Common questions
What is the value of root vegetables exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported root vegetables worth $37.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 94.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 157 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries buy root vegetables from Turkey?
Romania was the largest buyer with 35% of the value ($13.0 million), followed by Iraq (24%) and Bulgaria (9%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 73 buyer countries in total. Iraq grew fastest among the top ten, up 185% on the year.
What is the average export price of root vegetables per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.39 per kg in 2024, 37% below the world average of $0.62 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 root vegetables from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $13.4 million in 2017 to $37.0 million in 2024, an increase of 176%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import root vegetables?
Yes. Turkey imported $228 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the Netherlands, Austria and Italy. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $36.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for root vegetables?
The HS code for root vegetables is heading 0706. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 0706.10 (94% of the value) and 0706.90 (6%). It sits in HS chapter 07 (vegetables and certain roots and tubers; edible). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0706 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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