Tobacco leaf imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported tobacco leaf worth $519.3 million (95.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 172 countries. That is 11% 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 | $519.3M | 95.3K t |
| 2023 | $465.9M | 90.3K t |
| 2022 | $403.6M | 97.8K t |
| 2021 | $367.8M | 76.6K t |
| 2020 | $417.1M | 89.1K t |
| 2019 | $412.1M | 82.7K t |
| 2018 | $419.8M | 78.0K t |
| 2017 | $360.9M | 74.6K t |
Where Turkey imports tobacco leaf from
The largest suppliers were Belgium (13%), India (11%), Germany (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 35%. Among the main suppliers, Malawi grew fastest (+106% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $65.7M | 13% |
| India | $58.8M | 11% |
| Germany | $54.9M | 11% |
| Brazil | $53.3M | 10% |
| Malawi | $51.9M | 10% |
| United States | $45.8M | 8.8% |
| Mozambique | $33.4M | 6.4% |
| Tanzania | $27.8M | 5.4% |
| Argentina | $25.3M | 4.9% |
| Zimbabwe | $19.7M | 3.8% |
Product types under HS 2401
| 2401.20 | Tobacco: partly or wholly stemmed or stripped | 94% |
| 2401.30 | Tobacco refuse | 4.1% |
| 2401.10 | Tobacco, (not stemmed or stripped) | 2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2401.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.45 per kg, close to the world average of $5.95.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Tobacco leaf exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported tobacco leaf worth $347.7 million (48.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. The largest buyer markets were Iran (26%), Belgium (18%), United States (17%). Among the main buyer markets, Iran grew fastest (+262% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iran | $91.4M | 26% |
| Belgium | $64.1M | 18% |
| United States | $60.4M | 17% |
| Indonesia | $22.2M | 6.4% |
| Netherlands | $10.3M | 3% |
| Poland | $9.6M | 2.8% |
| Russia | $9.1M | 2.6% |
| India | $8.9M | 2.6% |
| South Korea | $8.1M | 2.3% |
| Romania | $7.4M | 2.1% |
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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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 2401: Tobacco, unmanufactured; tobacco refuse.
Common questions
What is the value of tobacco leaf imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported tobacco leaf worth $519.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 95.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 172 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply tobacco leaf to Turkey?
Belgium was the largest supplier with 13% of the value ($65.7 million), followed by India (11%) and Germany (11%). The top three together account for 35%, out of 49 supplier countries in total. Malawi grew fastest among the top ten, up 106% on the year.
What is the average import price of tobacco leaf per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.45 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $5.95 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 tobacco leaf to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $360.9 million in 2017 to $519.3 million in 2024, an increase of 44%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export tobacco leaf?
Yes. Turkey exported $347.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Iran, Belgium and the United States. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $171.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for tobacco leaf?
The HS code for tobacco leaf is heading 2401. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 2401.20 (94% of the value) and 2401.30 (4%). It sits in HS chapter 24 (tobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutes; products, whether or not containing nicotine, intended for inhalation without combustion; other nicotine containing products intended for the intake of nicotine into the human body). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2401 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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