Tomatoes exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of tomatoes by Turkey reached $478.6 million in 2024 (499.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 6th of 152 countries for exports of this product. Value fell 20% 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 | $478.6M | 499.5K t |
| 2023 | $595.2M | 587.1K t |
| 2022 | $414.4M | 516.8K t |
| 2021 | $397.2M | 594.2K t |
| 2020 | $353.7M | 494.9K t |
| 2019 | $329.1M | 534.1K t |
| 2018 | $339.5M | 499.1K t |
| 2017 | $382.4M | 504.1K t |
Where Turkey exports tomatoes to
Most of it went to Romania (19%), Bulgaria (14%), Ukraine (14%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 47%. Among the main buyer markets, Georgia grew fastest (+56% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Romania | $92.9M | 19% |
| Bulgaria | $66.3M | 14% |
| Ukraine | $64.9M | 14% |
| Russia | $43.7M | 9.1% |
| Poland | $22.1M | 4.6% |
| Germany | $21.2M | 4.4% |
| Greece | $16.9M | 3.5% |
| Georgia | $16.7M | 3.5% |
| Netherlands | $16.1M | 3.4% |
| Moldova | $15.5M | 3.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.96 per kg, 36% below the world average of $1.50, 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.
Tomatoes imports to Turkey
Imports of tomatoes by Turkey reached $17.0 million in 2024 (8.9 thousand tonnes). One supplier dominates: Egypt accounted for 93% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+137% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $15.8M | 93% |
| Jordan | $576K | 3.4% |
| Russia | $249K | 1.5% |
| Lebanon | $138K | 0.8% |
| Belarus | $96K | 0.6% |
| Georgia | $48K | 0.3% |
| Cyprus | $45K | 0.3% |
| Greece | $32K | 0.2% |
| Norway | $12K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $9K | 0.1% |
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 0702: Tomatoes; fresh or chilled.
Common questions
What is the value of tomatoes exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported tomatoes worth $478.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 499.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 152 countries worldwide, with 4% of world exports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries buy tomatoes from Turkey?
Romania was the largest buyer with 19% of the value ($92.9 million), followed by Bulgaria (14%) and Ukraine (14%). The top three together account for 47%, out of 63 buyer countries in total. Georgia grew fastest among the top ten, up 56% on the year.
What is the average export price of tomatoes per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.96 per kg in 2024, 36% below the world average of $1.50 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 exports of tomatoes from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $382.4 million in 2017 to $478.6 million in 2024, an increase of 25%. The peak was 2023 at $595.2 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import tomatoes?
Yes. Turkey imported $17.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Egypt, Jordan and Russia. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $461.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for tomatoes?
The HS code for tomatoes is heading 0702. In Turkey all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 0702.00. It sits in HS chapter 07 (vegetables and certain roots and tubers; edible). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0702 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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