Spirits and liqueurs imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of spirits and liqueurs by Turkey reached $425.3 million in 2024 (64.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 18% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average.
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 | $425.3M | 64.7K t |
| 2023 | $359.5M | 63.3K t |
| 2022 | $278.0M | 50.1K t |
| 2021 | $182.3M | 31.5K t |
| 2020 | $137.1M | 26.1K t |
| 2019 | $171.4M | 26.2K t |
| 2018 | $164.4M | 24.3K t |
| 2017 | $175.9M | 21.1K t |
Where Turkey imports spirits and liqueurs from
United Kingdom alone supplied 63% of it. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+41% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $266.2M | 63% |
| Germany | $29.0M | 6.8% |
| Mexico | $23.3M | 5.5% |
| Ireland | $16.5M | 3.9% |
| United States | $16.4M | 3.9% |
| Italy | $14.2M | 3.3% |
| Spain | $12.2M | 2.9% |
| Poland | $9.1M | 2.1% |
| France | $8.4M | 2% |
| Sweden | $7.3M | 1.7% |
Product types under HS 2208
| 2208.30 | Whiskies | 68% |
| 2208.70 | Liqueurs and cordials | 8.1% |
| 2208.90 | Spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages: n.e.c. in heading no. 2208 | 7.9% |
| 2208.60 | Vodka | 6.8% |
| 2208.50 | Gin and geneva | 6.2% |
| 2208.40 | Rum and other spirits obtained by distilling fermented sugar-cane products | 2% |
| 2208.20 | Spirits obtained by distilling grape wine or grape marc | 1.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2208.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.57 per kg, 21% above the world average of $5.43. 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.
Spirits and liqueurs exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $67.7 million of spirits and liqueurs in 2024 (15.6 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Germany (33%), Cyprus (32%), Belarus (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+65% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $22.6M | 33% |
| Cyprus | $21.8M | 32% |
| Belarus | $4.7M | 7% |
| Bulgaria | $2.4M | 3.6% |
| Netherlands | $2.3M | 3.5% |
| United States | $2.1M | 3.1% |
| Austria | $1.7M | 2.5% |
| Iraq | $1.5M | 2.2% |
| United Kingdom | $1.4M | 2.1% |
| France | $966K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
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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 2208: Ethyl alcohol, undenatured; of an alcoholic strength by volume of less than 80% volume; spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages.
Common questions
What is the value of spirits and liqueurs imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported spirits and liqueurs worth $425.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 64.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 226 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply spirits and liqueurs to Turkey?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($266.2 million), followed by Germany (7%) and Mexico (5%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 77 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 87% on the year.
What is the average import price of spirits and liqueurs per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.57 per kg in 2024, 21% above the world average of $5.43 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 imports of spirits and liqueurs to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $175.9 million in 2017 to $425.3 million in 2024, an increase of 142%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export spirits and liqueurs?
Yes. Turkey exported $67.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, Cyprus and Belarus. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $357.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for spirits and liqueurs?
The HS code for spirits and liqueurs is heading 2208. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 2208.30 (68% of the value) and 2208.70 (8%). It sits in HS chapter 22 (beverages, spirits and vinegar). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2208 page.
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