Sweet cherries exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Turkey exported $228.1 million of sweet cherries in 2024 (73.6 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 103 countries. The value was almost unchanged from 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 | $228.1M | 73.6K t |
| 2023 | $231.9M | 89.0K t |
| 2022 | $141.5M | 59.7K t |
| 2021 | $193.6M | 73.7K t |
| 2020 | $239.7M | 91.7K t |
| 2019 | $201.1M | 84.9K t |
| 2018 | $168.6M | 77.0K t |
| 2017 | $167.7M | 62.6K t |
Where Turkey exports sweet cherries to
The largest buyer markets were Germany (46%), Russia (18%), Austria (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Poland grew fastest (+88% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $105.8M | 46% |
| Russia | $41.3M | 18% |
| Austria | $16.0M | 7% |
| Bulgaria | $11.7M | 5.1% |
| Poland | $8.9M | 3.9% |
| Netherlands | $6.5M | 2.9% |
| Norway | $6.1M | 2.7% |
| Italy | $4.5M | 2% |
| Iraq | $3.7M | 1.6% |
| Denmark | $2.9M | 1.3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.10 per kg, 43% below the world average of $5.47, 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.
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The shipment records behind Turkey sweet cherries exports (HS 0809.29): 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 0809.29: Fruit, edible: cherries, other than sour cherries (Prunus cerasus), fresh.
Common questions
What is the value of sweet cherries exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported sweet cherries worth $228.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 73.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 103 countries worldwide, with 4% of world exports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries buy sweet cherries from Turkey?
Germany was the largest buyer with 46% of the value ($105.8 million), followed by Russia (18%) and Austria (7%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 58 buyer countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 88% on the year.
What is the average export price of sweet cherries per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.10 per kg in 2024, 43% below the world average of $5.47 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of sweet cherries from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $167.7 million in 2017 to $228.1 million in 2024, an increase of 36%. The peak was 2020 at $239.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $196.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for sweet cherries?
The HS code for sweet cherries is subheading 0809.29. 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 0809 page.
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