Fatty acid imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported fatty acid worth $203.5 million (159.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $301.6 million.
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 | $203.5M | 159.8K t |
| 2023 | $201.2M | 170.2K t |
| 2022 | $301.6M | 185.8K t |
| 2021 | $206.1M | 156.5K t |
| 2020 | $95.4M | 102.1K t |
| 2019 | $77.2M | 94.4K t |
| 2018 | $92.1M | 94.8K t |
| 2017 | $104.6M | 100.2K t |
Where Turkey imports fatty acid from
The largest suppliers were Indonesia (40%), Malaysia (34%), Iran (8%). Among the main suppliers, Iran grew fastest (+83% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $80.8M | 40% |
| Malaysia | $69.4M | 34% |
| Iran | $15.8M | 7.8% |
| India | $7.7M | 3.8% |
| Germany | $5.8M | 2.9% |
| Finland | $5.3M | 2.6% |
| Belgium | $4.1M | 2% |
| Netherlands | $2.9M | 1.4% |
| Italy | $2.3M | 1.1% |
| Russia | $1.5M | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 3823
| 3823.19 | Industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids: acid oils from refining: (other than stearic acid, oleic acid or tall oil fatty acids) | 45% |
| 3823.11 | Industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids, acid oils from refining: stearic acid | 38% |
| 3823.70 | Industrial fatty alcohols | 6.5% |
| 3823.13 | Industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids, acid oils from refining: tall oil fatty acids | 5.1% |
| 3823.12 | Industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids, acid oils from refining: oleic acid | 4.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3823.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.27 per kg, close to the world average of $1.24.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Fatty acid exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $62.7 million of fatty acid in 2024 (69.4 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Spain (19%), Netherlands (16%), Italy (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 48%. Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest (+209% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $12.2M | 19% |
| Netherlands | $9.9M | 16% |
| Italy | $8.4M | 13% |
| Bulgaria | $5.1M | 8.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $4.4M | 7% |
| United Kingdom | $3.5M | 5.5% |
| Palestine | $2.7M | 4.3% |
| Israel | $1.8M | 2.9% |
| Kazakhstan | $1.4M | 2.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.4M | 2.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
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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 3823: Industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids; acid oils from refining; industrial fatty alcohols.
Common questions
What is the value of fatty acid imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported fatty acid worth $203.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 159.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 195 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply fatty acid to Turkey?
Indonesia was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($80.8 million), followed by Malaysia (34%) and Iran (8%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 44 supplier countries in total. Iran grew fastest among the top ten, up 83% on the year.
What is the average import price of fatty acid per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.27 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.24 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 fatty acid to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $104.6 million in 2017 to $203.5 million in 2024, an increase of 95%. The peak was 2022 at $301.6 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export fatty acid?
Yes. Turkey exported $62.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Spain, the Netherlands and Italy. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $140.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for fatty acid?
The HS code for fatty acid is heading 3823. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 3823.19 (45% of the value) and 3823.11 (38%). It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3823 page.
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