Degras exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Turkey exported $19.4 million of degras in 2024 (17.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 93 countries for exports of this product. Value rose 334% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 81% a year on average.
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 | $19.4M | 17.6K t |
| 2023 | $4.5M | 4.7K t |
| 2022 | $648K | 485 t |
| 2021 | $59K | 84 t |
| 2020 | $89K | 168 t |
| 2019 | $126K | 120 t |
| 2018 | $139K | 120 t |
| 2017 | $305K | 346 t |
Where Turkey exports degras to
One buyer market dominates: Italy accounted for 88% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest (+496% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $17.0M | 88% |
| Bulgaria | $1.5M | 7.6% |
| Spain | $766K | 4% |
| United Kingdom | $78K | 0.4% |
| Iraq | $5K | 0% |
| United States | $4K | 0% |
| Germany | $2K | 0% |
| France | $1K | 0% |
| Austria | $1K | 0% |
| Syria | $1K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.10 per kg, 72% above the world average of $0.64. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Degras imports to Turkey
Imports of degras by Turkey reached $16.3 million in 2024 (20.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. One supplier dominates: Indonesia accounted for 89% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Indonesia grew fastest (+67% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $14.5M | 89% |
| Syria | $1.6M | 9.5% |
| Bulgaria | $158K | 1% |
| United States | $97K | 0.6% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
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 1522: Degras; residues resulting from the treatment of fatty substances or animal or vegetable waxes.
Common questions
What is the value of degras exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported degras worth $19.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 17.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 93 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was up 334% on 2023.
Which countries buy degras from Turkey?
Italy was the largest buyer with 88% of the value ($17.0 million), followed by Bulgaria (8%) and Spain (4%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 19 buyer countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 542% on the year.
What is the average export price of degras per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.10 per kg in 2024, 72% above the world average of $0.64 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 exports of degras from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $305 thousand in 2017 to $19.4 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import degras?
Yes. Turkey imported $16.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Indonesia, Syria and Bulgaria. That compares with exports of $19.4 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for degras?
The HS code for degras is heading 1522. In Turkey all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 1522.00. 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 1522 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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