Fish and marine oil imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported fish and marine oil worth $158.6 million (76.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 172 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 22% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $203.1 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 | $158.6M | 76.0K t |
| 2023 | $203.1M | 80.9K t |
| 2022 | $153.1M | 78.0K t |
| 2021 | $97.6M | 74.2K t |
| 2020 | $82.8M | 77.2K t |
| 2019 | $81.8M | 63.4K t |
| 2018 | $80.7M | 55.3K t |
| 2017 | $56.1M | 39.7K t |
Where Turkey imports fish and marine oil from
One supplier dominates: Norway accounted for 67% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Norway | $106.5M | 67% |
| Chile | $23.8M | 15% |
| Georgia | $8.8M | 5.5% |
| Guinea | $4.9M | 3.1% |
| India | $3.3M | 2.1% |
| Oman | $2.4M | 1.5% |
| Russia | $2.2M | 1.4% |
| Gambia | $1.3M | 0.8% |
| Mauritania | $993K | 0.6% |
| China | $861K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 1504
| 1504.20 | Fats and oils and their fractions: of fish, (excluding liver-oils) | 99% |
| 1504.10 | Oils of fish: fish-liver oils and their fractions, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified | 0.7% |
| 1504.30 | Fats and oils and their fractions: of marine mammals | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1504.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.09 per kg, 51% below the world average of $4.30, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Fish and marine oil exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported fish and marine oil worth $45.3 million (6.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Norway (43%), Peru (27%), Morocco (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Russia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Norway | $19.7M | 44% |
| Peru | $12.4M | 28% |
| Morocco | $5.9M | 13% |
| Iceland | $3.7M | 8.3% |
| Russia | $1.9M | 4.2% |
| Colombia | $1.3M | 3% |
| Mexico | $55K | 0.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $38K | 0.1% |
| Romania | $35K | 0.1% |
| Yemen | $30K | 0.1% |
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 1504: Fats and oils and their fractions of fish or marine mammals; whether or not refined, but not chemically modified.
Common questions
What is the value of fish and marine oil imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported fish and marine oil worth $158.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 76.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 172 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was down 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply fish and marine oil to Turkey?
Norway was the largest supplier with 67% of the value ($106.5 million), followed by Chile (15%) and Georgia (6%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. Mauritania grew fastest among the top ten, up 150% on the year.
What is the average import price of fish and marine oil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.09 per kg in 2024, 51% below the world average of $4.30 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 fish and marine oil to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $56.1 million in 2017 to $158.6 million in 2024, an increase of 183%. The peak was 2023 at $203.1 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export fish and marine oil?
Yes. Turkey exported $45.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Norway, Peru and Morocco. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $113.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for fish and marine oil?
The HS code for fish and marine oil is heading 1504. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 1504.20 (99% of the value) and 1504.10 (1%). 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 1504 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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