Castor oil imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported castor oil worth $15.0 million (9.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $22.0 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 | $15.0M | 9.1K t |
| 2023 | $14.6M | 8.7K t |
| 2022 | $22.0M | 10.2K t |
| 2021 | $13.5M | 7.8K t |
| 2020 | $8.6M | 6.5K t |
| 2019 | $11.2M | 6.7K t |
| 2018 | $8.9M | 6.0K t |
| 2017 | $9.9M | 6.1K t |
Where Turkey imports castor oil from
India alone supplied 98% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $14.6M | 98% |
| United Arab Emirates | $97K | 0.7% |
| United States | $52K | 0.3% |
| Sweden | $48K | 0.3% |
| Spain | $47K | 0.3% |
| China | $33K | 0.2% |
| Japan | $16K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $10K | 0.1% |
| Malaysia | $7K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $6K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.65 per kg, close to the world average of $1.67.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Castor oil exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $294 thousand of castor oil in 2024 (126 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Iraq (35%), Poland (16%), Uzbekistan (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Uzbekistan grew fastest (+796% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iraq | $103K | 35% |
| Poland | $47K | 16% |
| Uzbekistan | $26K | 9% |
| Greece | $22K | 7.4% |
| Syria | $21K | 7.1% |
| Serbia | $17K | 5.7% |
| Romania | $11K | 3.6% |
| Austria | $11K | 3.6% |
| Albania | $4K | 1.5% |
| Afghanistan | $4K | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey castor oil imports (HS 1515.30): 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 1515.30: Vegetable oils: castor oil and its fractions, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified.
Common questions
What is the value of castor oil imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported castor oil worth $15.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 178 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply castor oil to Turkey?
India was the largest supplier with 98% of the value ($14.6 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (1%) and the United States (0%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 122% on the year.
What is the average import price of castor oil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.65 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.67 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of castor oil to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.9 million in 2017 to $15.0 million in 2024, an increase of 51%. The peak was 2022 at $22.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.0 million a year.
Does Turkey also export castor oil?
Yes. Turkey exported $294 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Iraq, Poland and Uzbekistan. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $14.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for castor oil?
The HS code for castor oil is subheading 1515.30. 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 1515 page.
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