Unfilled chocolate bars exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Turkey exported $119.3 million of unfilled chocolate bars in 2024 (22.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Value rose 7% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average.
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 | $119.3M | 22.6K t |
| 2023 | $111.6M | 21.9K t |
| 2022 | $121.1M | 25.3K t |
| 2021 | $111.3M | 24.3K t |
| 2020 | $75.3M | 18.8K t |
| 2019 | $77.7M | 19.8K t |
| 2018 | $65.0M | 17.6K t |
| 2017 | $43.0M | 11.3K t |
Where Turkey exports unfilled chocolate bars to
The largest buyer markets were Iraq (21%), Germany (8%), Japan (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 36%. Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+198% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iraq | $25.6M | 22% |
| Germany | $9.3M | 7.8% |
| Japan | $8.1M | 6.8% |
| United States | $8.0M | 6.7% |
| Libya | $5.2M | 4.4% |
| Canada | $4.7M | 3.9% |
| Belgium | $3.8M | 3.2% |
| Russia | $3.5M | 2.9% |
| Syria | $3.3M | 2.7% |
| Hong Kong | $2.9M | 2.5% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.29 per kg, 28% below the world average of $7.39, 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.
Unfilled chocolate bars imports to Turkey
Imports of unfilled chocolate bars by Turkey reached $42.9 million in 2024 (4.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The largest suppliers were Germany (49%), Switzerland (25%), Hungary (7%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $21.0M | 49% |
| Switzerland | $10.7M | 25% |
| Hungary | $3.2M | 7.4% |
| Belgium | $2.0M | 4.6% |
| Ukraine | $1.4M | 3.3% |
| Austria | $792K | 1.9% |
| Slovakia | $562K | 1.3% |
| Poland | $547K | 1.3% |
| Netherlands | $547K | 1.3% |
| France | $526K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey unfilled chocolate bars exports (HS 1806.32): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 1806.32: Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa: in blocks, slabs or bars, (not filled), weighing 2kg or less.
Common questions
What is the value of unfilled chocolate bars exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported unfilled chocolate bars worth $119.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 22.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 163 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries buy unfilled chocolate bars from Turkey?
Iraq was the largest buyer with 21% of the value ($25.6 million), followed by Germany (8%) and Japan (7%). The top three together account for 36%, out of 167 buyer countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 198% on the year.
What is the average export price of unfilled chocolate bars per kg?
The average declared export value was about $5.29 per kg in 2024, 28% below the world average of $7.39 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of unfilled chocolate bars from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $43.0 million in 2017 to $119.3 million in 2024, an increase of 178%. The peak was 2022 at $121.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $90.5 million a year.
Does Turkey also import unfilled chocolate bars?
Yes. Turkey imported $42.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, Switzerland and Hungary. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $76.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for unfilled chocolate bars?
The HS code for unfilled chocolate bars is subheading 1806.32. It sits in HS chapter 18 (cocoa and cocoa preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1806 page.
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