Cotton seed cake imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cotton seed cake by Turkey reached $7.3 million in 2024 (38.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 37% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 180% a year on average.
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 | $7.3M | 38.1K t |
| 2023 | $5.4M | 24.5K t |
| 2022 | $7.9M | 39.6K t |
| 2021 | $8.7M | 40.2K t |
| 2020 | $4.9M | 21.0K t |
| 2019 | $135K | 396 t |
| 2018 | $508K | 2.6K t |
| 2017 | $5K | 3 t |
Where Turkey imports cotton seed cake from
Azerbaijan alone supplied 72% of it. Among the main suppliers, Azerbaijan grew fastest (+147% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Azerbaijan | $5.3M | 72% |
| Syria | $2.0M | 27% |
| Lebanon | $35K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.19 per kg, 46% below the world average of $0.35, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cotton seed cake exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported cotton seed cake worth $263 thousand (1.1 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Syria accounted for 62% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Syria | $163K | 62% |
| Turkmenistan | $59K | 23% |
| Lebanon | $31K | 12% |
| Kyrgyzstan | $10K | 3.6% |
| Greece | $1K | 0.3% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
| Azerbaijan | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey cotton seed cake imports (HS 1207.29): 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 1207.29: Oil seeds: cotton seeds, other than seed, whether or not broken.
Common questions
What is the value of cotton seed cake imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported cotton seed cake worth $7.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 38.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 120 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 37% on 2023.
Which countries supply cotton seed cake to Turkey?
Azerbaijan was the largest supplier with 72% of the value ($5.3 million), followed by Syria (27%) and Lebanon (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total. Azerbaijan grew fastest among the top ten, up 147% on the year.
What is the average import price of cotton seed cake per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.19 per kg in 2024, 46% below the world average of $0.35 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of cotton seed cake to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5 thousand in 2017 to $7.3 million in 2024. The peak was 2021 at $8.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.4 million a year.
Does Turkey also export cotton seed cake?
Yes. Turkey exported $263 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Syria, Turkmenistan and Lebanon. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $7.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for cotton seed cake?
The HS code for cotton seed cake is subheading 1207.29. It sits in HS chapter 12 (oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit, industrial or medicinal plants; straw and fodder). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1207 page.
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