Crude corn oil exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Turkey exported $26.1 million of crude corn oil in 2024 (22.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 73 countries. That is 14% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 28% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $32.8 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 | $26.1M | 22.9K t |
| 2023 | $30.3M | 24.5K t |
| 2022 | $25.1M | 15.1K t |
| 2021 | $32.8M | 22.5K t |
| 2020 | $5.0M | 4.9K t |
| 2019 | $12.0M | 14.7K t |
| 2018 | $8.3M | 7.9K t |
| 2017 | $4.6M | 3.8K t |
Where Turkey exports crude corn oil to
Most of it went to Egypt (35%), Georgia (34%), Saudi Arabia (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+94% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $9.2M | 35% |
| Georgia | $8.9M | 34% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2.9M | 11% |
| Azerbaijan | $2.5M | 9.5% |
| Jordan | $794K | 3% |
| Qatar | $526K | 2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $522K | 2% |
| Iran | $377K | 1.4% |
| Tunisia | $323K | 1.2% |
| United States | $82K | 0.3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.14 per kg, close to the world average of $1.04.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Crude corn oil imports to Turkey
Turkey imported $7.5 million of crude corn oil in 2024 (6.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. One supplier dominates: United States accounted for 87% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+185% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $6.5M | 87% |
| Hungary | $996K | 13% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey crude corn oil exports (HS 1515.21): 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 1515.21: Vegetable oils: maize (corn) oil and its fractions, crude, not chemically modified.
Common questions
What is the value of crude corn oil exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported crude corn oil worth $26.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 22.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 73 countries worldwide, with 9% of world exports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries buy crude corn oil from Turkey?
Egypt was the largest buyer with 35% of the value ($9.2 million), followed by Georgia (34%) and Saudi Arabia (11%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 17 buyer countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 94% on the year.
What is the average export price of crude corn oil per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.14 per kg in 2024, 10% above the world average of $1.04 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of crude corn oil from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $4.6 million in 2017 to $26.1 million in 2024, an increase of 467%. The peak was 2021 at $32.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $18.0 million a year.
Does Turkey also import crude corn oil?
Yes. Turkey imported $7.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the United States and Hungary. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $18.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for crude corn oil?
The HS code for crude corn oil is subheading 1515.21. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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