General lubricant imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $115.2 million of general lubricant in 2024 (22.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 4% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $115.2M | 22.8K t |
| 2023 | $120.3M | 22.8K t |
| 2022 | $111.4M | 24.3K t |
| 2021 | $90.5M | 21.7K t |
| 2020 | $73.6M | 17.7K t |
| 2019 | $65.8M | 17.6K t |
| 2018 | $72.0M | 19.0K t |
| 2017 | $67.1M | 18.7K t |
Where Turkey imports general lubricant from
The largest suppliers were Germany (32%), France (28%), United Kingdom (9%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $36.6M | 32% |
| France | $31.8M | 28% |
| United Kingdom | $10.4M | 9.1% |
| Netherlands | $7.3M | 6.3% |
| Italy | $5.9M | 5.1% |
| United States | $5.1M | 4.5% |
| Spain | $4.7M | 4.1% |
| Belgium | $4.5M | 3.9% |
| Switzerland | $1.9M | 1.7% |
| Austria | $1.0M | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.05 per kg, close to the world average of $4.90.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
General lubricant exports from Turkey
Exports of general lubricant by Turkey reached $46.1 million in 2024 (8.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Russia (32%), Kazakhstan (11%), Uzbekistan (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Kyrgyzstan grew fastest (+194% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $14.6M | 32% |
| Kazakhstan | $4.9M | 11% |
| Uzbekistan | $3.7M | 7.9% |
| Belarus | $2.9M | 6.3% |
| Azerbaijan | $2.8M | 6.1% |
| Kyrgyzstan | $2.3M | 5.1% |
| Morocco | $1.6M | 3.5% |
| Germany | $1.2M | 2.6% |
| Iraq | $1.0M | 2.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $949K | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey general lubricant imports (HS 3403.19): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 3403.19: Lubricating preparations: (other than for the treatment of textile and similar materials), containing less than 70% (by weight) of petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous minerals.
Common questions
What is the value of general lubricant imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported general lubricant worth $115.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 22.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 222 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply general lubricant to Turkey?
Germany was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($36.6 million), followed by France (28%) and the United Kingdom (9%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 51 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of general lubricant per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.05 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $4.90 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of general lubricant to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $67.1 million in 2017 to $115.2 million in 2024, an increase of 72%. The peak was 2023 at $120.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $89.5 million a year.
Does Turkey also export general lubricant?
Yes. Turkey exported $46.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Russia, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $69.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for general lubricant?
The HS code for general lubricant is subheading 3403.19. It sits in HS chapter 34 (soap, organic surface-active agents; washing, lubricating, polishing or scouring preparations; artificial or prepared waxes, candles and similar articles, modelling pastes, dental waxes and dental preparations with a basis of plaster). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3403 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Turkey. Tell us your product to see it live.
Same product, other countries
More trade data for Turkey
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.