Shelled walnuts imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported shelled walnuts worth $59.8 million (17.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 10th of 197 countries for imports of this product. That is 26% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $59.8M | 17.0K t |
| 2023 | $47.5M | 17.0K t |
| 2022 | $48.9M | 15.9K t |
| 2021 | $35.9M | 9.4K t |
| 2020 | $16.5M | 9.4K t |
| 2019 | $38.9M | 15.5K t |
| 2018 | $30.5M | 10.1K t |
| 2017 | $52.0M | 9.0K t |
Where Turkey imports shelled walnuts from
China alone supplied 53% of it. Among the main suppliers, Syria grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $31.4M | 53% |
| Uzbekistan | $10.2M | 17% |
| Syria | $5.2M | 8.7% |
| Kyrgyzstan | $3.6M | 6% |
| United States | $2.6M | 4.4% |
| Iran | $2.2M | 3.6% |
| Ukraine | $1.7M | 2.8% |
| Chile | $1.3M | 2.2% |
| Lebanon | $354K | 0.6% |
| Moldova | $343K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.52 per kg, 30% below the world average of $5.02, 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.
Shelled walnuts exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported shelled walnuts worth $33.5 million (6.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 119 countries. The largest buyer markets were Iraq (15%), Egypt (9%), Lebanon (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 33%. Among the main buyer markets, Lebanon grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iraq | $5.0M | 15% |
| Egypt | $3.0M | 9% |
| Lebanon | $2.9M | 8.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2.8M | 8.3% |
| Iran | $2.1M | 6.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.0M | 6% |
| Kyrgyzstan | $1.7M | 5.2% |
| Syria | $1.4M | 4.2% |
| Algeria | $1.3M | 3.9% |
| Germany | $883K | 2.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey shelled walnuts imports (HS 0802.32): 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 0802.32: Nuts, edible: walnuts, fresh or dried, shelled.
Common questions
What is the value of shelled walnuts imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported shelled walnuts worth $59.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 17.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 197 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply shelled walnuts to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($31.4 million), followed by Uzbekistan (17%) and Syria (9%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 168% on the year.
What is the average import price of shelled walnuts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.52 per kg in 2024, 30% below the world average of $5.02 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of shelled walnuts to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $52.0 million in 2017 to $59.8 million in 2024, an increase of 15%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $41.3 million a year.
Does Turkey also export shelled walnuts?
Yes. Turkey exported $33.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Iraq, Egypt and Lebanon. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $26.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for shelled walnuts?
The HS code for shelled walnuts is subheading 0802.32. It sits in HS chapter 08 (fruit and nuts, edible; peel of citrus fruit or melons). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0802 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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