Wheat flour exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of wheat flour by Turkey reached $1.17 billion in 2024 (3.02 million tonnes). That makes it the largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 169 countries. That is 22% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $1.50 billion.
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 | $1.17B | 3.02M t |
| 2023 | $1.49B | 3.64M t |
| 2022 | $1.50B | 3.04M t |
| 2021 | $1.12B | 3.00M t |
| 2020 | $974.6M | 3.05M t |
| 2019 | $1.06B | 3.24M t |
| 2018 | $1.02B | 3.27M t |
| 2017 | $1.05B | 3.46M t |
Where Turkey exports wheat flour to
Most of it went to Iraq (39%), Syria (9%), Somalia (5%). Among the main buyer markets, Cuba grew fastest (+247% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iraq | $450.0M | 39% |
| Syria | $103.7M | 8.9% |
| Somalia | $59.0M | 5.1% |
| Djibouti | $58.7M | 5% |
| Venezuela | $57.3M | 4.9% |
| Sri Lanka | $41.3M | 3.5% |
| Cuba | $39.4M | 3.4% |
| Sudan | $37.4M | 3.2% |
| Ghana | $35.4M | 3% |
| Sierra Leone | $27.7M | 2.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.39 per kg, close to the world average of $0.45.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Wheat flour imports to Turkey
In 2024, Turkey imported wheat flour worth $9.4 million (29.2 thousand tonnes). One supplier dominates: Bosnia Herzegovina accounted for 76% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Bosnia Herzegovina grew fastest (+745% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bosnia Herzegovina | $7.1M | 76% |
| Russia | $780K | 8.3% |
| Venezuela | $768K | 8.2% |
| France | $121K | 1.3% |
| Austria | $108K | 1.2% |
| Bulgaria | $101K | 1.1% |
| Italy | $68K | 0.7% |
| India | $67K | 0.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $53K | 0.6% |
| Iraq | $33K | 0.4% |
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 1101: Wheat or meslin flour.
Common questions
What is the value of wheat flour exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported wheat flour worth $1.17 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.02 million tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 169 countries worldwide, with 20% of world exports. The value was down 22% on 2023.
Which countries buy wheat flour from Turkey?
Iraq was the largest buyer with 39% of the value ($450.0 million), followed by Syria (9%) and Somalia (5%). The top three together account for 53%, out of 162 buyer countries in total. Cuba grew fastest among the top ten, up 247% on the year.
What is the average export price of wheat flour per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.39 per kg in 2024, 13% below the world average of $0.45 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 wheat flour from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.05 billion in 2017 to $1.17 billion in 2024, an increase of 11%. The peak was 2022 at $1.50 billion. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import wheat flour?
Yes. Turkey imported $9.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Bosnia Herzegovina, Russia and Venezuela. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.16 billion a year.
What is the HS code for wheat flour?
The HS code for wheat flour is heading 1101. In Turkey all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 1101.00. It sits in HS chapter 11 (products of the milling industry; malt, starches, inulin, wheat gluten). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1101 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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