Essential oil imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of essential oil by Turkey reached $73.5 million in 2024 (2.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 31% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $73.5M | 2.2K t |
| 2023 | $55.9M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $45.4M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $44.4M | 2.0K t |
| 2020 | $35.8M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $35.2M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $40.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $37.3M | 1.2K t |
Where Turkey imports essential oil from
Most of the value came from India (21%), France (12%), United States (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 43%. Among the main suppliers, Russia grew fastest (+348% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $15.4M | 21% |
| France | $8.5M | 12% |
| United States | $8.0M | 11% |
| Spain | $6.5M | 8.8% |
| Germany | $6.3M | 8.5% |
| Indonesia | $4.5M | 6.1% |
| Italy | $4.1M | 5.6% |
| Russia | $4.0M | 5.5% |
| Brazil | $2.7M | 3.6% |
| China | $2.5M | 3.4% |
Product types under HS 3301
| 3301.29 | Oils, essential: n.e.c. in heading no. 3301 (terpeneless or not), including concretes and absolutes | 47% |
| 3301.90 | Oils, essential: concentrates in fats, fixed oils, waxes and the like, terpenic by-products, aqueous distillates and solutions, extracted oleoresins… | 21% |
| 3301.12 | Oils, essential: of orange (terpeneless or not), including concretes and absolutes | 14% |
| 3301.19 | Oils, essential: of citrus fruits n.e.c. in heading no. 3301 (terpeneless or not), including concretes and absolutes | 8.9% |
| 3301.25 | Oils, essential: of mints (excluding peppermint), terpeneless or not, including concretes and absolutes | 4.2% |
| 3301.13 | Oils, essential: of lemon (terpeneless or not), including concretes and absolutes | 2.2% |
| 3301.24 | Oils, essential: of peppermint (Mentha piperita), terpeneless or not, including concretes and absolutes | 1.5% |
| 3301.30 | Resinoids | 1.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3301.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $33.39 per kg, 41% above the world average of $23.68. 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.
Essential oil exports from Turkey
Exports of essential oil by Turkey reached $60.0 million in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. One buyer market dominates: France accounted for 54% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+35% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $32.3M | 54% |
| United Kingdom | $4.6M | 7.6% |
| United States | $3.4M | 5.7% |
| Germany | $3.0M | 5% |
| Hungary | $1.5M | 2.4% |
| Switzerland | $1.4M | 2.3% |
| Spain | $1.3M | 2.2% |
| Netherlands | $1.3M | 2.2% |
| Bulgaria | $1.3M | 2.1% |
| China | $976K | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
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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 3301: Oils; essential (concretes, absolutes); concentrates thereof in fats, fixed oils, waxes or the like (obtained by enfleurage or maceration); aqueous distillates, solutions and terpenic by-products thereof; resinoids; extracted oleoresins.
Common questions
What is the value of essential oil imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported essential oil worth $73.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 217 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply essential oil to Turkey?
India was the largest supplier with 21% of the value ($15.4 million), followed by France (12%) and the United States (11%). The top three together account for 43%, out of 92 supplier countries in total. Russia grew fastest among the top ten, up 348% on the year.
What is the average import price of essential oil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $33.39 per kg in 2024, 41% above the world average of $23.68 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 imports of essential oil to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $37.3 million in 2017 to $73.5 million in 2024, an increase of 97%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export essential oil?
Yes. Turkey exported $60.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, the United Kingdom and the United States. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $13.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for essential oil?
The HS code for essential oil is heading 3301. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 3301.29 (47% of the value) and 3301.90 (21%). It sits in HS chapter 33 (essential oils and resinoids; perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3301 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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