Walnuts in shell imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported walnuts in shell worth $181.7 million (57.9 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 172 countries for imports of this product. That is 33% 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 .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $181.7M | 57.9K t |
| 2023 | $136.4M | 82.3K t |
| 2022 | $189.4M | 71.8K t |
| 2021 | $166.4M | 82.0K t |
| 2020 | $150.1M | 66.6K t |
| 2019 | $196.6M | 87.1K t |
| 2018 | $200.2M | 63.9K t |
| 2017 | $203.3M | 75.1K t |
Where Turkey imports walnuts in shell from
Most of the value came from United States (46%), China (37%), Chile (12%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+608% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $84.5M | 47% |
| China | $67.3M | 37% |
| Chile | $21.6M | 12% |
| Iran | $3.4M | 1.9% |
| Ukraine | $1.1M | 0.6% |
| Argentina | $1.1M | 0.6% |
| Moldova | $598K | 0.3% |
| India | $410K | 0.2% |
| Australia | $375K | 0.2% |
| Romania | $347K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.14 per kg, 34% above the world average of $2.35. 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.
Walnuts in shell exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported walnuts in shell worth $41.7 million (22.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 99 countries. The largest buyer markets were Iraq (41%), Syria (26%), Algeria (19%). Among the main buyer markets, Russia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey walnuts in shell imports (HS 0802.31): 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 0802.31: Nuts, edible: walnuts, fresh or dried, in shell.
Common questions
What is the value of walnuts in shell imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported walnuts in shell worth $181.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 57.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 172 countries worldwide, with 17% of world imports. The value was up 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply walnuts in shell to Turkey?
The United States was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($84.5 million), followed by China (37%) and Chile (12%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 608% on the year.
What is the average import price of walnuts in shell per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.14 per kg in 2024, 34% above the world average of $2.35 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of walnuts in shell to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $203.3 million in 2017 to $181.7 million in 2024, a fall of 11%. The peak was 2017 at $203.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $178.0 million a year.
Does Turkey also export walnuts in shell?
Yes. Turkey exported $41.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Iraq, Syria and Algeria. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $140.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for walnuts in shell?
The HS code for walnuts in shell is subheading 0802.31. 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 0802 page.
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