Tea imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of tea by Turkey reached $64.5 million in 2024 (15.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $99.2 million.
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 | $64.5M | 15.6K t |
| 2023 | $64.7M | 18.1K t |
| 2022 | $49.3M | 11.7K t |
| 2021 | $84.7M | 21.7K t |
| 2020 | $76.6M | 24.2K t |
| 2019 | $99.2M | 21.3K t |
| 2018 | $38.4M | 15.2K t |
| 2017 | $75.6M | 21.7K t |
Where Turkey imports tea from
One supplier dominates: Sri Lanka accounted for 75% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sri Lanka | $48.1M | 75% |
| India | $6.8M | 11% |
| Kenya | $3.9M | 6.1% |
| Iran | $2.0M | 3.1% |
| Georgia | $885K | 1.4% |
| Poland | $686K | 1.1% |
| China | $584K | 0.9% |
| Germany | $495K | 0.8% |
| Netherlands | $311K | 0.5% |
| Japan | $171K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 0902
| 0902.40 | Tea, black: (fermented) and partly fermented tea, in immediate packings of a content exceeding 3kg | 80% |
| 0902.30 | Tea, black: (fermented) and partly fermented tea, in immediate packings of a content not exceeding 3kg | 19% |
| 0902.20 | Tea, green: (not fermented), in immediate packings of a content exceeding 3kg | 1.2% |
| 0902.10 | Tea, green: (not fermented), in immediate packings of a content not exceeding 3kg | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0902.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.15 per kg, close to the world average of $3.70.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Tea exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported tea worth $34.7 million (5.6 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Germany (28%), Belgium (21%), United Kingdom (16%). Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest (+41% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $9.7M | 28% |
| Belgium | $7.1M | 21% |
| United Kingdom | $5.4M | 16% |
| United States | $1.9M | 5.3% |
| France | $961K | 2.8% |
| Cyprus | $605K | 1.7% |
| Netherlands | $564K | 1.6% |
| Georgia | $479K | 1.4% |
| Finland | $469K | 1.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $469K | 1.4% |
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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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 0902: Tea.
Common questions
What is the value of tea imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported tea worth $64.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 222 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply tea to Turkey?
Sri Lanka was the largest supplier with 75% of the value ($48.1 million), followed by India (11%) and Kenya (6%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 68 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 938% on the year.
What is the average import price of tea per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.15 per kg in 2024, 12% above the world average of $3.70 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 tea to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $75.6 million in 2017 to $64.5 million in 2024, a fall of 15%. The peak was 2019 at $99.2 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export tea?
Yes. Turkey exported $34.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, Belgium and the United Kingdom. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $29.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for tea?
The HS code for tea is heading 0902. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 0902.40 (80% of the value) and 0902.30 (19%). It sits in HS chapter 09 (coffee, tea, mate and spices). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0902 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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