Beef, sheep and goat fat exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of beef, sheep and goat fat by Turkey reached $4.6 million in 2024 (5.4 thousand tonnes). Value fell 23% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 127% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $6.0 million.
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 | $4.6M | 5.4K t |
| 2023 | $6.0M | 4.9K t |
| 2022 | $3.8M | 3.1K t |
| 2021 | $339K | 425 t |
| 2020 | $178K | 389 t |
| 2019 | $325K | 461 t |
| 2018 | $557K | 526 t |
| 2017 | $15K | 20 t |
Where Turkey exports beef, sheep and goat fat to
The largest buyer markets were Belgium (38%), Netherlands (22%), Syria (18%). Among the main buyer markets, Syria grew fastest (+170% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $1.8M | 38% |
| Netherlands | $1.0M | 22% |
| Syria | $837K | 18% |
| United States | $536K | 12% |
| Turkmenistan | $210K | 4.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $136K | 2.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $73K | 1.6% |
| Iraq | $44K | 1% |
| DR Congo | $15K | 0.3% |
| Sweden | $6K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 1502
| 1502.10 | Tallow: other than those of heading 1503 | 72% |
| 1502.90 | Fats of bovine animals, sheep or goats: excluding tallow, and other than those of heading 1503 | 28% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1502.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.86 per kg, close to the world average of $1.05.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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.
Shipment records are in the platform
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 1502: Fats of bovine animals, sheep or goats, other than those of heading 1503.
Common questions
What is the value of beef, sheep and goat fat exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported beef, sheep and goat fat worth $4.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 96 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 23% on 2023.
Which countries buy beef, sheep and goat fat from Turkey?
Belgium was the largest buyer with 38% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by the Netherlands (22%) and Syria (18%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 28 buyer countries in total. Syria grew fastest among the top ten, up 170% on the year.
What is the average export price of beef, sheep and goat fat per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.86 per kg in 2024, 18% below the world average of $1.05 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 beef, sheep and goat fat from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $15 thousand in 2017 to $4.6 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $6.0 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for beef, sheep and goat fat?
The HS code for beef, sheep and goat fat is heading 1502. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 1502.10 (72% of the value) and 1502.90 (28%). It sits in HS chapter 15 (animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils and their cleavage products; prepared edible fats; animal or vegetable waxes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1502 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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