Vegetable carving material imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported vegetable carving material worth $16.7 million (637 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 25% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $22.4 million.
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 | $16.7M | 637 t |
| 2023 | $22.4M | 745 t |
| 2022 | $18.7M | 631 t |
| 2021 | $16.1M | 534 t |
| 2020 | $15.5M | 560 t |
| 2019 | $15.2M | 472 t |
| 2018 | $14.9M | 458 t |
| 2017 | $15.2M | 417 t |
Where Turkey imports vegetable carving material from
One supplier dominates: Belgium accounted for 58% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Malaysia grew fastest (+542% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $9.8M | 58% |
| Spain | $1.2M | 7.2% |
| Vietnam | $858K | 5.1% |
| Romania | $825K | 4.9% |
| France | $800K | 4.8% |
| Italy | $771K | 4.6% |
| Malaysia | $501K | 3% |
| India | $420K | 2.5% |
| China | $314K | 1.9% |
| Lithuania | $280K | 1.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $26.29 per kg, close to the world average of $22.88.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Vegetable carving material exports from Turkey
Exports of vegetable carving material by Turkey reached $1.8 million in 2024 (142 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Hong Kong (31%), Ukraine (17%), Iraq (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest (+951% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | $546K | 31% |
| Ukraine | $296K | 17% |
| Iraq | $232K | 13% |
| Algeria | $227K | 13% |
| Saudi Arabia | $92K | 5.2% |
| Azerbaijan | $87K | 4.9% |
| Belgium | $47K | 2.7% |
| Italy | $44K | 2.5% |
| United States | $23K | 1.3% |
| Israel | $23K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
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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 9602: Vegetable, mineral carving material and articles of these materials, moulded or carved articles of wax, stearin, natural gums, resins or modelling pastes, worked unhardened gelatin (not heading no. 3503).
Common questions
What is the value of vegetable carving material imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported vegetable carving material worth $16.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 637 tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 187 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply vegetable carving material to Turkey?
Belgium was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($9.8 million), followed by Spain (7%) and Vietnam (5%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 542% on the year.
What is the average import price of vegetable carving material per kg?
The average declared import value was about $26.29 per kg in 2024, 15% above the world average of $22.88 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 vegetable carving material to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.2 million in 2017 to $16.7 million in 2024, an increase of 10%. The peak was 2023 at $22.4 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export vegetable carving material?
Yes. Turkey exported $1.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Hong Kong, Ukraine and Iraq. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $15.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for vegetable carving material?
The HS code for vegetable carving material is heading 9602. In Turkey all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 9602.00. It sits in HS chapter 96 (miscellaneous manufactured articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9602 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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