Ryegrass seeds imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported ryegrass seeds worth $7.2 million (3.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 23% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $9.3 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 | $7.2M | 3.2K t |
| 2023 | $9.3M | 4.1K t |
| 2022 | $7.1M | 3.1K t |
| 2021 | $5.4M | 3.0K t |
| 2020 | $5.8M | 3.3K t |
| 2019 | $5.2M | 2.9K t |
| 2018 | $5.5M | 2.9K t |
| 2017 | $7.1M | 3.9K t |
Where Turkey imports ryegrass seeds from
The largest suppliers were United States (30%), Denmark (25%), Italy (14%). Among the main suppliers, Argentina grew fastest (+69% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $2.1M | 30% |
| Denmark | $1.8M | 25% |
| Italy | $1.0M | 15% |
| Argentina | $873K | 12% |
| New Zealand | $707K | 9.8% |
| Germany | $150K | 2.1% |
| Poland | $140K | 2% |
| Romania | $113K | 1.6% |
| Canada | $94K | 1.3% |
| Spain | $85K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.26 per kg, close to the world average of $1.90.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Ryegrass seeds exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported ryegrass seeds worth $273 thousand (62 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Turkmenistan (32%), Cyprus (19%), Syria (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Syria grew fastest (+295% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkmenistan | $86K | 32% |
| Cyprus | $51K | 19% |
| Syria | $38K | 14% |
| Georgia | $31K | 11% |
| Rwanda | $18K | 6.4% |
| Libya | $16K | 6% |
| Uzbekistan | $11K | 4% |
| Iraq | $6K | 2.1% |
| Kyrgyzstan | $5K | 1.8% |
| Germany | $4K | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey ryegrass seeds imports (HS 1209.25): 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 1209.25: Seeds of forage plants: rye grass (Lolium multiflorum Lam., Lolium perenne L.) seeds, of a kind used for sowing.
Common questions
What is the value of ryegrass seeds imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported ryegrass seeds worth $7.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 127 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply ryegrass seeds to Turkey?
The United States was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by Denmark (25%) and Italy (14%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Argentina grew fastest among the top ten, up 69% on the year.
What is the average import price of ryegrass seeds per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.26 per kg in 2024, 19% above the world average of $1.90 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of ryegrass seeds to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.1 million in 2017 to $7.2 million in 2024, an increase of 2%. The peak was 2023 at $9.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.6 million a year.
Does Turkey also export ryegrass seeds?
Yes. Turkey exported $273 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Turkmenistan, Cyprus and Syria. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $6.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for ryegrass seeds?
The HS code for ryegrass seeds is subheading 1209.25. It sits in HS chapter 12 (oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit, industrial or medicinal plants; straw and fodder). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1209 page.
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