Tropical fruit exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Turkey exported tropical fruit worth $478.9 million (110.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 191 countries. That is 19% 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 .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $478.9M | 110.2K t |
| 2023 | $401.8M | 115.7K t |
| 2022 | $364.4M | 118.9K t |
| 2021 | $389.0M | 115.3K t |
| 2020 | $334.4M | 105.3K t |
| 2019 | $318.8M | 99.9K t |
| 2018 | $323.9M | 92.5K t |
| 2017 | $327.5M | 87.2K t |
Where Turkey exports tropical fruit to
The largest buyer markets were United States (16%), Germany (14%), France (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 41%. Among the main buyer markets, Canada grew fastest (+46% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $78.2M | 16% |
| Germany | $69.2M | 15% |
| France | $47.7M | 10% |
| United Kingdom | $27.4M | 5.7% |
| Canada | $19.8M | 4.1% |
| Switzerland | $18.9M | 4% |
| Netherlands | $15.9M | 3.3% |
| Japan | $15.3M | 3.2% |
| Italy | $14.5M | 3% |
| Austria | $14.1M | 3% |
Product types under HS 0804
| 0804.20 | Fruit, edible: figs, fresh or dried | 91% |
| 0804.10 | Fruit, edible: dates, fresh or dried | 7.3% |
| 0804.40 | Fruit, edible: avocados, fresh or dried | 0.8% |
| 0804.50 | Fruit, edible: guavas, mangoes and mangosteens, fresh or dried | 0.8% |
| 0804.30 | Fruit, edible: pineapples, fresh or dried | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0804.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.35 per kg, 159% above the world average of $1.68. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Tropical fruit imports to Turkey
Imports of tropical fruit by Turkey reached $164.9 million in 2024 (123.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Most of the value came from Egypt (13%), Costa Rica (12%), Palestine (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 38%. Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+482% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $22.1M | 13% |
| Costa Rica | $20.6M | 13% |
| Palestine | $19.9M | 12% |
| Tunisia | $17.9M | 11% |
| Iran | $14.8M | 9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $14.1M | 8.6% |
| Netherlands | $6.8M | 4.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $6.3M | 3.8% |
| Israel | $5.6M | 3.4% |
| Kenya | $5.0M | 3.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
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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 0804: Dates, figs, pineapples, avocados, guavas, mangoes and mangosteens; fresh or dried.
Common questions
What is the value of tropical fruit exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported tropical fruit worth $478.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 110.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 191 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 19% on 2023.
Which countries buy tropical fruit from Turkey?
The United States was the largest buyer with 16% of the value ($78.2 million), followed by Germany (14%) and France (10%). The top three together account for 41%, out of 144 buyer countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 46% on the year.
What is the average export price of tropical fruit per kg?
The average declared export value was about $4.35 per kg in 2024, 159% above the world average of $1.68 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 tropical fruit from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $327.5 million in 2017 to $478.9 million in 2024, an increase of 46%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import tropical fruit?
Yes. Turkey imported $164.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Egypt, Costa Rica and Palestine. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $314.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for tropical fruit?
The HS code for tropical fruit is heading 0804. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 0804.20 (91% of the value) and 0804.10 (7%). 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 0804 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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