Whiskey imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $288.1 million of whiskey in 2024 (37.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 28% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average.
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 | $288.1M | 37.9K t |
| 2023 | $224.2M | 36.5K t |
| 2022 | $169.9M | 27.3K t |
| 2021 | $121.5M | 19.2K t |
| 2020 | $98.6M | 17.1K t |
| 2019 | $111.0M | 15.0K t |
| 2018 | $95.0M | 11.7K t |
| 2017 | $103.7M | 8.9K t |
Where Turkey imports whiskey from
United Kingdom alone supplied 84% of it. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+41% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $241.1M | 84% |
| United States | $14.6M | 5.1% |
| Germany | $11.3M | 3.9% |
| Ireland | $9.3M | 3.2% |
| Spain | $3.0M | 1% |
| Canada | $2.4M | 0.9% |
| Japan | $1.8M | 0.6% |
| Italy | $1.4M | 0.5% |
| France | $1.2M | 0.4% |
| Bulgaria | $846K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.61 per kg, close to the world average of $7.05.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Whiskey exports from Turkey
Exports of whiskey by Turkey reached $5.1 million in 2024 (3.5 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Belarus accounted for 68% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest (+38% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey whiskey imports (HS 2208.30): 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 2208.30: Whiskies.
Common questions
What is the value of whiskey imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported whiskey worth $288.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 37.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 225 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply whiskey to Turkey?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 84% of the value ($241.1 million), followed by the United States (5%) and Germany (4%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 116% on the year.
What is the average import price of whiskey per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.61 per kg in 2024, 8% above the world average of $7.05 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of whiskey to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $103.7 million in 2017 to $288.1 million in 2024, an increase of 178%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $151.5 million a year.
Does Turkey also export whiskey?
Yes. Turkey exported $5.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Belarus, the Netherlands and Germany. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $283.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for whiskey?
The HS code for whiskey is subheading 2208.30. It sits in HS chapter 22 (beverages, spirits and vinegar). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2208 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Turkey. Tell us your product to see it live.
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