Wheat imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of wheat by Turkey reached $1.29 billion in 2024 (5.62 million tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 61% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $3.27 billion.
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 | $1.29B | 5.62M t |
| 2023 | $3.27B | 11.83M t |
| 2022 | $3.14B | 9.06M t |
| 2021 | $2.48B | 8.88M t |
| 2020 | $2.47B | 10.06M t |
| 2019 | $2.17B | 10.13M t |
| 2018 | $1.16B | 5.93M t |
| 2017 | $1.03B | 5.41M t |
Where Turkey imports wheat from
Russia alone supplied 87% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $1.13B | 87% |
| Ukraine | $124.4M | 9.6% |
| Syria | $14.4M | 1.1% |
| Iraq | $7.9M | 0.6% |
| Bulgaria | $6.2M | 0.5% |
| Moldova | $5.0M | 0.4% |
| Romania | $3.7M | 0.3% |
| Bosnia Herzegovina | $1.1M | 0.1% |
| Canada | $928K | 0.1% |
| Serbia | $645K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 1001
| 1001.99 | Cereals: wheat and meslin, other than durum wheat, other than seed | 98% |
| 1001.19 | Cereals: wheat and meslin, durum wheat, other than seed | 1.8% |
| 1001.91 | Cereals: wheat and meslin, other than durum wheat, seed | 0.6% |
| 1001.11 | Cereals: wheat and meslin, durum wheat, seed | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1001.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.23 per kg, 21% below the world average of $0.29, 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.
Wheat exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported wheat worth $594.4 million (1.76 million tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Iraq (40%), Algeria (23%), Italy (19%). Among the main buyer markets, Iran grew fastest (+907% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iraq | $235.6M | 40% |
| Algeria | $138.5M | 23% |
| Italy | $115.8M | 20% |
| Tunisia | $24.8M | 4.2% |
| Iran | $14.9M | 2.5% |
| Libya | $13.4M | 2.3% |
| Malta | $10.7M | 1.8% |
| Belgium | $8.1M | 1.4% |
| Nigeria | $6.1M | 1% |
| South Korea | $5.1M | 0.9% |
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 1001: Wheat and meslin.
Common questions
What is the value of wheat imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported wheat worth $1.29 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.62 million tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 195 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 61% on 2023.
Which countries supply wheat to Turkey?
Russia was the largest supplier with 87% of the value ($1.13 billion), followed by Ukraine (10%) and Syria (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Bosnia Herzegovina grew fastest among the top ten, up 49% on the year.
What is the average import price of wheat per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.23 per kg in 2024, 21% below the world average of $0.29 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 wheat to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.03 billion in 2017 to $1.29 billion in 2024, an increase of 25%. The peak was 2023 at $3.27 billion. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export wheat?
Yes. Turkey exported $594.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Iraq, Algeria and Italy. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $698.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for wheat?
The HS code for wheat is heading 1001. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 1001.99 (98% of the value) and 1001.19 (2%). It sits in HS chapter 10 (cereals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1001 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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