Vegetable materials exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Turkey exported vegetable materials worth $30.6 million (166.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. That is 5% less 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 | $30.6M | 166.5K t |
| 2023 | $32.1M | 132.7K t |
| 2022 | $37.3M | 192.5K t |
| 2021 | $30.1M | 157.5K t |
| 2020 | $11.6M | 72.1K t |
| 2019 | $12.5M | 55.4K t |
| 2018 | $13.6M | 29.3K t |
| 2017 | $21.2M | 37.2K t |
Where Turkey exports vegetable materials to
The largest buyer markets were China (37%), Syria (24%), Spain (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Iran grew fastest (+82% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $11.4M | 37% |
| Syria | $7.5M | 25% |
| Spain | $4.6M | 15% |
| Iran | $2.3M | 7.5% |
| Russia | $944K | 3.1% |
| United States | $647K | 2.1% |
| Yemen | $543K | 1.8% |
| India | $502K | 1.6% |
| Italy | $334K | 1.1% |
| France | $315K | 1% |
Product types under HS 1404
| 1404.20 | Vegetable products: cotton linters | 60% |
| 1404.90 | Vegetable products: n.e.c. in chapter 14 | 40% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1404.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.18 per kg, 28% below the world average of $0.25, 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.
Vegetable materials imports to Turkey
Imports of vegetable materials by Turkey reached $11.6 million in 2024 (33.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The largest suppliers were Sri Lanka (32%), India (17%), Serbia (8%). Among the main suppliers, Serbia grew fastest (+874% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sri Lanka | $3.8M | 33% |
| India | $2.0M | 17% |
| Serbia | $968K | 8.3% |
| Egypt | $734K | 6.3% |
| Iraq | $615K | 5.3% |
| Afghanistan | $596K | 5.1% |
| Peru | $567K | 4.9% |
| Iran | $426K | 3.7% |
| Uzbekistan | $295K | 2.5% |
| Chile | $282K | 2.4% |
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 1404: Vegetable products not elsewhere specified or included.
Common questions
What is the value of vegetable materials exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported vegetable materials worth $30.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 166.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 150 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries buy vegetable materials from Turkey?
China was the largest buyer with 37% of the value ($11.4 million), followed by Syria (24%) and Spain (15%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 81 buyer countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 392% on the year.
What is the average export price of vegetable materials per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.18 per kg in 2024, 28% below the world average of $0.25 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 vegetable materials from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $21.2 million in 2017 to $30.6 million in 2024, an increase of 44%. The peak was 2022 at $37.3 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import vegetable materials?
Yes. Turkey imported $11.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Sri Lanka, India and Serbia. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $19.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for vegetable materials?
The HS code for vegetable materials is heading 1404. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 1404.20 (60% of the value) and 1404.90 (40%). It sits in HS chapter 14 (vegetable plaiting materials; vegetable products not elsewhere specified or included). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1404 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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