Water pipe tobacco exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Turkey exported water pipe tobacco worth $79.3 million (9.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 74 countries. That is 9% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% 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 | $79.3M | 9.3K t |
| 2023 | $72.8M | 8.7K t |
| 2022 | $77.1M | 9.1K t |
| 2021 | $87.7M | 9.7K t |
| 2020 | $69.5M | 7.1K t |
| 2019 | $62.9M | 7.0K t |
| 2018 | $39.1M | 5.5K t |
| 2017 | $23.4M | 3.6K t |
Where Turkey exports water pipe tobacco to
The largest buyer markets were Iraq (46%), United States (8%), Guinea (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Guinea grew fastest (+105% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iraq | $36.4M | 46% |
| United States | $6.5M | 8.2% |
| Guinea | $5.7M | 7.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3.0M | 3.7% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $2.6M | 3.3% |
| Spain | $2.6M | 3.3% |
| Nigeria | $2.5M | 3.1% |
| Syria | $1.7M | 2.2% |
| Iran | $1.7M | 2.2% |
| Serbia | $1.4M | 1.8% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.53 per kg, close to the world average of $8.48.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Water pipe tobacco imports to Turkey
In 2024, Turkey imported water pipe tobacco worth $3.3 million (308 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Egypt alone supplied 92% of it. Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+128% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $3.0M | 92% |
| Netherlands | $98K | 3% |
| United States | $47K | 1.4% |
| India | $36K | 1.1% |
| Spain | $24K | 0.7% |
| Iraq | $22K | 0.7% |
| Poland | $16K | 0.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $12K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $9K | 0.3% |
| Bahrain | $6K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey water pipe tobacco exports (HS 2403.11): 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 2403.11: Tobacco: smoking, water pipe tobacco as specified in Subheading Note 1 to this Chapter, whether or not containing tobacco substitutes in any proportion.
Common questions
What is the value of water pipe tobacco exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported water pipe tobacco worth $79.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 74 countries worldwide, with 20% of world exports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries buy water pipe tobacco from Turkey?
Iraq was the largest buyer with 46% of the value ($36.4 million), followed by the United States (8%) and Guinea (7%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 91 buyer countries in total. Guinea grew fastest among the top ten, up 105% on the year.
What is the average export price of water pipe tobacco per kg?
The average declared export value was about $8.53 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $8.48 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of water pipe tobacco from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $23.4 million in 2017 to $79.3 million in 2024, an increase of 239%. The peak was 2021 at $87.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $64.0 million a year.
Does Turkey also import water pipe tobacco?
Yes. Turkey imported $3.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Egypt, the Netherlands and the United States. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $76.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for water pipe tobacco?
The HS code for water pipe tobacco is subheading 2403.11. It sits in HS chapter 24 (tobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutes; products, whether or not containing nicotine, intended for inhalation without combustion; other nicotine containing products intended for the intake of nicotine into the human body). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2403 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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