Tobacco products imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $260.1 million of tobacco products in 2024 (35.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% 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 | $260.1M | 35.4K t |
| 2023 | $264.4M | 36.8K t |
| 2022 | $189.1M | 31.2K t |
| 2021 | $167.0M | 28.2K t |
| 2020 | $155.2M | 27.2K t |
| 2019 | $182.1M | 29.2K t |
| 2018 | $183.1M | 32.2K t |
| 2017 | $150.8M | 28.7K t |
Where Turkey imports tobacco products from
The largest suppliers were Netherlands (39%), Russia (20%), Germany (17%). Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest (+86% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $100.3M | 39% |
| Russia | $50.7M | 20% |
| Germany | $44.3M | 17% |
| France | $15.5M | 6% |
| Italy | $15.3M | 5.9% |
| Poland | $8.1M | 3.1% |
| Belgium | $7.0M | 2.7% |
| Brazil | $4.5M | 1.7% |
| Egypt | $3.0M | 1.2% |
| South Korea | $3.0M | 1.2% |
Product types under HS 2403
| 2403.99 | Tobacco: other than homogenised or reconstituted or smoking | 68% |
| 2403.91 | Tobacco: homogenised or reconstituted | 24% |
| 2403.19 | Tobacco: smoking, other than water pipe tobacco, whether or not containing tobacco substitutes in any proportion | 6.9% |
| 2403.11 | Tobacco: smoking, water pipe tobacco as specified in Subheading Note 1 to this Chapter, whether or not containing tobacco substitutes in any… | 1.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2403.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.34 per kg, 59% below the world average of $17.71, 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.
Tobacco products exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $233.4 million of tobacco products in 2024 (25.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. The largest buyer markets were Azerbaijan (23%), Iraq (17%), Georgia (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 49%. Among the main buyer markets, Vietnam grew fastest (+831% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Azerbaijan | $54.5M | 23% |
| Iraq | $38.9M | 17% |
| Georgia | $20.5M | 8.8% |
| Russia | $17.7M | 7.6% |
| Algeria | $14.5M | 6.2% |
| Romania | $14.0M | 6% |
| United States | $6.7M | 2.9% |
| Guinea | $5.8M | 2.5% |
| Iran | $5.5M | 2.4% |
| Vietnam | $5.4M | 2.3% |
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 2403: Manufactured tobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutes n.e.c; homogenised or reconstituted tobacco; tobacco extracts and essences.
Common questions
What is the value of tobacco products imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported tobacco products worth $260.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 35.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 215 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply tobacco products to Turkey?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($100.3 million), followed by Russia (20%) and Germany (17%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 128% on the year.
What is the average import price of tobacco products per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.34 per kg in 2024, 59% below the world average of $17.71 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 products to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $150.8 million in 2017 to $260.1 million in 2024, an increase of 73%. The peak was 2023 at $264.4 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export tobacco products?
Yes. Turkey exported $233.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Azerbaijan, Iraq and Georgia. That compares with imports of $260.1 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for tobacco products?
The HS code for tobacco products is heading 2403. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 2403.99 (68% of the value) and 2403.91 (24%). 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 2403 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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