Seeds (other species) exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Turkey exported $2.7 million of seeds (other species) in 2024 (49 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 0%. That is 11% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $6.1 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 | $2.7M | 49 t |
| 2023 | $3.0M | 107 t |
| 2022 | $3.0M | 556 t |
| 2021 | $3.8M | 738 t |
| 2020 | $5.8M | 140 t |
| 2019 | $5.8M | 351 t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 112 t |
| 2017 | $6.1M | 128 t |
Where Turkey exports seeds (other species) to
The largest buyer markets were Denmark (42%), Lebanon (17%), Spain (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Lebanon grew fastest (+103% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Denmark | $1.1M | 42% |
| Lebanon | $453K | 17% |
| Spain | $330K | 12% |
| Australia | $210K | 7.9% |
| Germany | $149K | 5.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $86K | 3.3% |
| Austria | $75K | 2.8% |
| Azerbaijan | $72K | 2.7% |
| France | $48K | 1.8% |
| Georgia | $27K | 1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $54.11 per kg, 571% above the world average of $8.07. 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.
Seeds (other species) imports to Turkey
In 2024, Turkey imported seeds (other species) worth $800 thousand (72 tonnes). Most of the value came from Brazil (49%), India (14%), France (7%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $391K | 49% |
| India | $109K | 14% |
| France | $55K | 6.9% |
| Paraguay | $51K | 6.4% |
| Lebanon | $25K | 3.2% |
| Russia | $22K | 2.8% |
| North Macedonia | $20K | 2.5% |
| Taiwan | $17K | 2.2% |
| South Korea | $17K | 2.1% |
| Bulgaria | $13K | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey seeds (other species) exports (HS 1209.99): 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 1209.99: Seeds: n.e.c. in heading 1209, of a kind used for sowing.
Common questions
What is the value of seeds (other species) exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported seeds (other species) worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 49 tonnes. That ranks it 37th of 149 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries buy seeds (other species) from Turkey?
Denmark was the largest buyer with 42% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by Lebanon (17%) and Spain (12%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 36 buyer countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 269% on the year.
What is the average export price of seeds (other species) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $54.11 per kg in 2024, 571% above the world average of $8.07 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of seeds (other species) from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $6.1 million in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, a fall of 56%. The peak was 2017 at $6.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.9 million a year.
Does Turkey also import seeds (other species)?
Yes. Turkey imported $800 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Brazil, India and France. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for seeds (other species)?
The HS code for seeds (other species) is subheading 1209.99. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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