Biodiesel imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported biodiesel worth $2.3 million (2.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 278% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $14.0 million.
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 | $2.3M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $601K | 271 t |
| 2022 | $14.0M | 9.7K t |
| 2021 | $521K | 245 t |
| 2020 | $5.5M | 5.4K t |
| 2019 | $547K | 220 t |
| 2018 | $837K | 500 t |
| 2017 | $2.1M | 894 t |
Where Turkey imports biodiesel from
One supplier dominates: Malaysia accounted for 86% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $2.0M | 86% |
| United States | $119K | 5.2% |
| Belgium | $100K | 4.4% |
| France | $51K | 2.2% |
| Italy | $23K | 1% |
| Germany | $5K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $5K | 0.2% |
| Austria | $5K | 0.2% |
| Sweden | $3K | 0.1% |
| Norway | $2K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.12 per kg, close to the world average of $1.28.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Biodiesel exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $2.0 million of biodiesel in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Belgium accounted for 66% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $1.3M | 66% |
| Tunisia | $305K | 15% |
| Romania | $132K | 6.6% |
| France | $118K | 5.9% |
| Libya | $68K | 3.4% |
| Egypt | $28K | 1.4% |
| Bulgaria | $20K | 1% |
| Kyrgyzstan | $5K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0.1% |
| Morocco | $1K | 0.1% |
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 3826: Biodiesel and mixtures thereof; not containing or containing less than 70% by weight of petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous minerals.
Common questions
What is the value of biodiesel imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported biodiesel worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 130 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 278% on 2023.
Which countries supply biodiesel to Turkey?
Malaysia was the largest supplier with 86% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by the United States (5%) and Belgium (4%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Norway grew fastest among the top ten, up 322% on the year.
What is the average import price of biodiesel per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.12 per kg in 2024, 12% below the world average of $1.28 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 imports of biodiesel to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.1 million in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, an increase of 6%. The peak was 2022 at $14.0 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export biodiesel?
Yes. Turkey exported $2.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Belgium, Tunisia and Romania. That compares with imports of $2.3 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for biodiesel?
The HS code for biodiesel is heading 3826. In Turkey all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 3826.00. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3826 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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