Shells and coral exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Turkey exported $5.2 million of shells and coral in 2024 (6.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 9th of 121 countries for exports of this product. That is 8% 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 .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5.2M | 6.6K t |
| 2023 | $4.8M | 7.1K t |
| 2022 | $4.0M | 4.1K t |
| 2021 | $5.1M | 5.3K t |
| 2020 | $4.3M | 5.9K t |
| 2019 | $4.3M | 8.8K t |
| 2018 | $4.2M | 7.9K t |
| 2017 | $4.3M | 773 t |
Where Turkey exports shells and coral to
France alone took 74% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $3.8M | 74% |
| Romania | $534K | 10% |
| United Arab Emirates | $223K | 4.3% |
| Italy | $199K | 3.8% |
| Libya | $157K | 3% |
| Bosnia Herzegovina | $134K | 2.6% |
| South Korea | $39K | 0.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $32K | 0.6% |
| Czech Republic | $22K | 0.4% |
| United States | $11K | 0.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.79 per kg, close to the world average of $0.92.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Shells and coral imports to Turkey
Turkey imported $230 thousand of shells and coral in 2024 (68 tonnes). Most of the value came from Vietnam (37%), Bulgaria (31%), Morocco (9%). Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+57% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | $86K | 37% |
| Bulgaria | $71K | 31% |
| Morocco | $22K | 9.3% |
| Indonesia | $16K | 6.9% |
| Egypt | $14K | 6% |
| Hong Kong | $8K | 3.3% |
| Netherlands | $5K | 2.1% |
| Iran | $3K | 1.4% |
| Belgium | $2K | 1% |
| Thailand | $2K | 0.9% |
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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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 0508: Coral and similar materials, unworked or simply prepared, shells of molluscs, crustaceans or echinoderms and cuttle-bone, not cut to shape powder and waste thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of shells and coral exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported shells and coral worth $5.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 121 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries buy shells and coral from Turkey?
France was the largest buyer with 74% of the value ($3.8 million), followed by Romania (10%) and the United Arab Emirates (4%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 19 buyer countries in total. Libya grew fastest among the top ten, up 432% on the year.
What is the average export price of shells and coral per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.79 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $0.92 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 shells and coral from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $4.3 million in 2017 to $5.2 million in 2024, an increase of 20%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import shells and coral?
Yes. Turkey imported $230 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Vietnam, Bulgaria and Morocco. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $5.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for shells and coral?
The HS code for shells and coral is heading 0508. In Turkey all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 0508.00. It sits in HS chapter 05 (animal originated products; not elsewhere specified or included). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0508 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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