Spices (other varieties) imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $30.9 million of spices (other varieties) in 2024 (17.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 9th of 218 countries for imports of this product. That is 79% 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 | $30.9M | 17.3K t |
| 2023 | $17.2M | 8.7K t |
| 2022 | $14.3M | 8.5K t |
| 2021 | $15.4M | 11.5K t |
| 2020 | $12.2M | 10.0K t |
| 2019 | $11.8M | 6.4K t |
| 2018 | $12.1M | 7.8K t |
| 2017 | $20.5M | 14.5K t |
Where Turkey imports spices (other varieties) from
One supplier dominates: Syria accounted for 72% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Syria grew fastest (+167% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Syria | $22.2M | 72% |
| Albania | $1.9M | 6% |
| Poland | $1.2M | 3.8% |
| Greece | $1.1M | 3.5% |
| Mexico | $964K | 3.1% |
| Iran | $522K | 1.7% |
| Georgia | $461K | 1.5% |
| Lebanon | $403K | 1.3% |
| Morocco | $375K | 1.2% |
| United States | $302K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.78 per kg, 35% below the world average of $2.74, 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.
Spices (other varieties) exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $161.2 million of spices (other varieties) in 2024 (42.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 190 countries. The largest buyer markets were United States (23%), Thailand (8%), Germany (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 38%. Among the main buyer markets, Vietnam grew fastest (+512% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $37.7M | 23% |
| Thailand | $12.1M | 7.5% |
| Germany | $11.3M | 7% |
| Vietnam | $10.5M | 6.5% |
| China | $8.0M | 5% |
| Poland | $6.6M | 4.1% |
| United Kingdom | $5.5M | 3.4% |
| Canada | $4.9M | 3% |
| Netherlands | $4.0M | 2.5% |
| France | $4.0M | 2.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey spices (other varieties) imports (HS 0910.99): 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 0910.99: Spices: n.e.c. in heading no. 0910.
Common questions
What is the value of spices (other varieties) imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported spices (other varieties) worth $30.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 17.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 218 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 79% on 2023.
Which countries supply spices (other varieties) to Turkey?
Syria was the largest supplier with 72% of the value ($22.2 million), followed by Albania (6%) and Poland (4%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 56 supplier countries in total. Iran grew fastest among the top ten, up 210% on the year.
What is the average import price of spices (other varieties) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.78 per kg in 2024, 35% below the world average of $2.74 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of spices (other varieties) to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $20.5 million in 2017 to $30.9 million in 2024, an increase of 51%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $16.8 million a year.
Does Turkey also export spices (other varieties)?
Yes. Turkey exported $161.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Thailand and Germany. That compares with imports of $30.9 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for spices (other varieties)?
The HS code for spices (other varieties) is subheading 0910.99. It sits in HS chapter 09 (coffee, tea, mate and spices). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0910 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Turkey. Tell us your product to see it live.
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