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Turkey is a significant market for Indian agricultural exports, with a diverse range of products meeting its demand.

Data updated Jul 24, 2026 · 2 min read
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$72.38MAnnual agri-import value (from India)
+9.2%Year-over-year growth

Market outlook

Turkey's strategic location and growing consumer base continue to drive demand for Indian agricultural products. Recent trade agreements and favorable policies are expected to further enhance bilateral trade in the near term.

Top imported products

Coffee, tea, mate, and spices
45%
Vegetable, fruit, nut food preparations
30%
Meat and edible meat offal
15%
Live trees, plants, bulbs, roots, cut flowers
5%
Wheat and meslin
5%

Who else supplies this market

Tariffs & duties

HS codeProductDutyNotes
0901Coffee, tea, mate, and spices0%Turkey imposes no duty on coffee and tea imports, facilitating smoother trade.
2008Vegetable, fruit, nut food preparations8%Processed food products face an 8% import duty, impacting pricing strategies.
0201Meat of bovine animals, frozen20%High duty on frozen beef imports affects competitiveness in the Turkish market.
0602Live trees, plants, bulbs, roots, cut flowers5%A 5% duty applies to live plants and flowers, influencing export pricing.
1001Wheat and meslin0%Wheat imports are duty-free, promoting trade in this commodity.
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Required documents & certifications

Commercial InvoiceRequired

Details the transaction between buyer and seller, including product descriptions and prices.

Packing ListRequired

Provides information on the contents of each package, aiding in customs clearance.

Bill of LadingRequired

Serves as a receipt for goods and a contract for carriage, essential for shipping.

Certificate of OriginRequired

Certifies the origin of goods, affecting duty rates and compliance.

Phytosanitary CertificateRequired

Ensures that plant products are free from pests and diseases, required for agricultural exports.

Logistics & shipping

Typical transit time
10-15 days
Common route
Sea freight via Suez Canal
Destination port
Port of Istanbul
Avg. freight cost
$1,500 per 20-foot container

Sea freight is the most common and cost-effective method for shipping agricultural products to Turkey.

Mandi price vs. landed price

ProductIndia mandi rateTurkey landed priceMargin
Coffee$3/kg$4/kg+33%
Spices$2/kg$2.50/kg+25%
Meat$5/kg$6/kg+20%

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