Vegetable seeds imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of vegetable seeds by Turkey reached $74.0 million in 2024 (840 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 6% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $97.9 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 | $74.0M | 840 t |
| 2023 | $78.5M | 945 t |
| 2022 | $75.5M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $85.4M | 1.0K t |
| 2020 | $82.0M | 4.4K t |
| 2019 | $81.1M | 4.1K t |
| 2018 | $79.0M | 2.6K t |
| 2017 | $97.9M | 1.9K t |
Where Turkey imports vegetable seeds from
The largest suppliers were Netherlands (24%), Thailand (13%), India (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 45%. Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $17.9M | 24% |
| Thailand | $9.3M | 13% |
| India | $6.3M | 8.5% |
| China | $5.7M | 7.7% |
| Australia | $5.4M | 7.3% |
| Italy | $3.4M | 4.6% |
| France | $3.0M | 4% |
| United States | $2.8M | 3.8% |
| Denmark | $2.8M | 3.7% |
| Israel | $2.3M | 3.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $88.09 per kg, 139% above the world average of $36.86. 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.
Vegetable seeds exports from Turkey
Exports of vegetable seeds by Turkey reached $38.5 million in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Russia (12%), Iran (9%), Morocco (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 29%. Among the main buyer markets, Japan grew fastest (+436% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $4.8M | 12% |
| Iran | $3.6M | 9.4% |
| Morocco | $3.0M | 7.7% |
| Turkmenistan | $2.2M | 5.8% |
| Spain | $1.9M | 5% |
| Netherlands | $1.6M | 4.1% |
| Iraq | $1.5M | 3.9% |
| Azerbaijan | $1.5M | 3.8% |
| Albania | $1.3M | 3.5% |
| Japan | $1.2M | 3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey vegetable seeds imports (HS 1209.91): 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 1209.91: Seeds: vegetable seeds, of a kind used for sowing.
Common questions
What is the value of vegetable seeds imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported vegetable seeds worth $74.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 840 tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 210 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply vegetable seeds to Turkey?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($17.9 million), followed by Thailand (13%) and India (8%). The top three together account for 45%, out of 48 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 318% on the year.
What is the average import price of vegetable seeds per kg?
The average declared import value was about $88.09 per kg in 2024, 139% above the world average of $36.86 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of vegetable seeds to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $97.9 million in 2017 to $74.0 million in 2024, a fall of 24%. The peak was 2017 at $97.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $81.7 million a year.
Does Turkey also export vegetable seeds?
Yes. Turkey exported $38.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Russia, Iran and Morocco. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $35.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for vegetable seeds?
The HS code for vegetable seeds is subheading 1209.91. It sits in HS chapter 12 (oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit, industrial or medicinal plants; straw and fodder). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1209 page.
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