Yogurt and fermented milk exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Turkey exported $30.5 million of yogurt and fermented milk in 2024 (17.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 0%. Value rose 35% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $30.5M | 17.6K t |
| 2023 | $22.6M | 13.1K t |
| 2022 | $27.8M | 16.2K t |
| 2021 | $14.7M | 9.8K t |
| 2020 | $14.9M | 9.2K t |
| 2019 | $17.9M | 10.6K t |
| 2018 | $20.4M | 11.0K t |
| 2017 | $20.4M | 13.2K t |
Where Turkey exports yogurt and fermented milk to
Most of it went to Kuwait (19%), Saudi Arabia (15%), Georgia (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 43%. Among the main buyer markets, Uzbekistan grew fastest (+906% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kuwait | $5.7M | 19% |
| Saudi Arabia | $4.5M | 15% |
| Georgia | $3.0M | 9.8% |
| Kazakhstan | $3.0M | 9.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.4M | 8% |
| Iraq | $1.5M | 4.9% |
| Cyprus | $1.4M | 4.6% |
| Bahrain | $1.3M | 4.2% |
| Uzbekistan | $1.1M | 3.7% |
| Qatar | $983K | 3.2% |
Product types under HS 0403
| 0403.90 | Dairy produce: buttermilk, curdled milk or cream, kephir, fermented or acidified milk or cream, whether or not concentrated or containing added… | 80% |
| 0403.10 | Dairy produce: yoghurt, whether or not concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavoured or containing added fruit or… | 20% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0403.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.74 per kg, close to the world average of $1.86.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Yogurt and fermented milk imports to Turkey
In 2024, Turkey imported yogurt and fermented milk worth $3.2 million (1.2 thousand tonnes). France alone supplied 77% of it. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+126% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $2.5M | 77% |
| Germany | $552K | 17% |
| United Kingdom | $29K | 0.9% |
| Netherlands | $27K | 0.8% |
| Norway | $26K | 0.8% |
| Spain | $25K | 0.8% |
| Bulgaria | $24K | 0.8% |
| United States | $21K | 0.7% |
| Iran | $15K | 0.5% |
| Iraq | $12K | 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 0403: Yogurt; buttermilk, curdled milk and cream, kephir and other fermented or acidified milk and cream, whether or not concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavoured or containing added fruit, nuts or cocoa..
Common questions
What is the value of yogurt and fermented milk exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported yogurt and fermented milk worth $30.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 17.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 33rd of 140 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 35% on 2023.
Which countries buy yogurt and fermented milk from Turkey?
Kuwait was the largest buyer with 19% of the value ($5.7 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (15%) and Georgia (10%). The top three together account for 43%, out of 119 buyer countries in total. Uzbekistan grew fastest among the top ten, up 906% on the year.
What is the average export price of yogurt and fermented milk per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.74 per kg in 2024, 6% below the world average of $1.86 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 yogurt and fermented milk from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $20.4 million in 2017 to $30.5 million in 2024, an increase of 49%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import yogurt and fermented milk?
Yes. Turkey imported $3.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from France, Germany and the United Kingdom. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $27.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for yogurt and fermented milk?
The HS code for yogurt and fermented milk is heading 0403. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 0403.90 (80% of the value) and 0403.10 (20%). It sits in HS chapter 04 (dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0403 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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