Crude sunflower or safflower oil exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Turkey exported $265.9 million of crude sunflower or safflower oil in 2024 (272.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 117 countries for exports of this product. Value fell 16% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 30% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $705.6 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 | $265.9M | 272.3K t |
| 2023 | $315.2M | 271.5K t |
| 2022 | $705.6M | 450.9K t |
| 2021 | $197.4M | 168.1K t |
| 2020 | $102.3M | 119.7K t |
| 2019 | $72.0M | 109.0K t |
| 2018 | $53.8M | 66.8K t |
| 2017 | $42.4M | 53.7K t |
Where Turkey exports crude sunflower or safflower oil to
The largest buyer markets were Iran (50%), Iraq (39%), India (4%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iran | $132.1M | 50% |
| Iraq | $104.0M | 39% |
| India | $10.6M | 4% |
| Ukraine | $4.8M | 1.8% |
| Qatar | $2.9M | 1.1% |
| Tunisia | $2.7M | 1% |
| Netherlands | $2.6M | 1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2.0M | 0.8% |
| United States | $1.1M | 0.4% |
| Namibia | $853K | 0.3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.98 per kg, close to the world average of $0.93.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Crude sunflower or safflower oil imports to Turkey
In 2024, Turkey imported crude sunflower or safflower oil worth $1.19 billion (1.38 million tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 183 countries. Russia alone supplied 64% of it. Among the main suppliers, Russia grew fastest (+54% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $757.5M | 64% |
| Ukraine | $357.5M | 30% |
| Serbia | $24.6M | 2.1% |
| Bulgaria | $15.6M | 1.3% |
| Bosnia Herzegovina | $12.0M | 1% |
| Romania | $9.3M | 0.8% |
| Moldova | $8.8M | 0.7% |
| Canada | $24K | 0% |
| Italy | $22K | 0% |
| France | $5K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey crude sunflower or safflower oil exports (HS 1512.11): 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 1512.11: Vegetable oils: sunflower seed or safflower oil and their fractions, crude, not chemically modified.
Common questions
What is the value of crude sunflower or safflower oil exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported crude sunflower or safflower oil worth $265.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 272.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 117 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries buy crude sunflower or safflower oil from Turkey?
Iran was the largest buyer with 50% of the value ($132.1 million), followed by Iraq (39%) and India (4%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 88 buyer countries in total. Tunisia grew fastest among the top ten, up 897% on the year.
What is the average export price of crude sunflower or safflower oil per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.98 per kg in 2024, 5% above the world average of $0.93 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of crude sunflower or safflower oil from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $42.4 million in 2017 to $265.9 million in 2024, an increase of 527%. The peak was 2022 at $705.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $219.3 million a year.
Does Turkey also import crude sunflower or safflower oil?
Yes. Turkey imported $1.19 billion worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Russia, Ukraine and Serbia. That compares with exports of $265.9 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for crude sunflower or safflower oil?
The HS code for crude sunflower or safflower oil is subheading 1512.11. 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 1512 page.
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