Hydrogenated vegetable oil imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $109.9 million of hydrogenated vegetable oil in 2024 (50.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 215 countries. Value rose 15% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $109.9M | 50.1K t |
| 2023 | $95.3M | 44.6K t |
| 2022 | $118.7M | 37.9K t |
| 2021 | $80.7M | 30.8K t |
| 2020 | $61.2M | 39.3K t |
| 2019 | $64.8M | 42.5K t |
| 2018 | $63.5M | 34.6K t |
| 2017 | $76.8M | 37.8K t |
Where Turkey imports hydrogenated vegetable oil from
Malaysia alone supplied 64% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $70.8M | 64% |
| Indonesia | $20.8M | 19% |
| India | $4.8M | 4.4% |
| Chile | $2.9M | 2.6% |
| France | $2.5M | 2.3% |
| Germany | $1.8M | 1.6% |
| Norway | $1.7M | 1.6% |
| Spain | $879K | 0.8% |
| China | $848K | 0.8% |
| Denmark | $632K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 1516
| 1516.20 | Vegetable fats and oils and their fractions: partly or wholly hydrogenated, inter-esterified, re-esterified or elaidinised, whether or not refined… | 96% |
| 1516.10 | Animal fats and oils and their fractions: partly or wholly hydrogenated, inter-esterified, re-esterified or elaidinised, whether or not refined, but… | 4.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1516.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.19 per kg, 39% above the world average of $1.58. 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.
Hydrogenated vegetable oil exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported hydrogenated vegetable oil worth $18.0 million (8.0 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Iran (22%), Russia (15%), Ghana (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 48%. Among the main buyer markets, Iran grew fastest (+169% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iran | $4.0M | 22% |
| Russia | $2.7M | 15% |
| Ghana | $1.9M | 10% |
| United States | $1.1M | 6% |
| Uzbekistan | $738K | 4.1% |
| Iraq | $601K | 3.3% |
| Syria | $508K | 2.8% |
| Hong Kong | $499K | 2.8% |
| Romania | $497K | 2.8% |
| United Kingdom | $287K | 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 1516: Animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils and their fractions, partly or wholly hydrogenated, inter-esterified, re-esterified or elaidinised, whether or not refined, but not further prepared.
Common questions
What is the value of hydrogenated vegetable oil imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported hydrogenated vegetable oil worth $109.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 50.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 215 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply hydrogenated vegetable oil to Turkey?
Malaysia was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($70.8 million), followed by Indonesia (19%) and India (4%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 45 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 873% on the year.
What is the average import price of hydrogenated vegetable oil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.19 per kg in 2024, 39% above the world average of $1.58 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 hydrogenated vegetable oil to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $76.8 million in 2017 to $109.9 million in 2024, an increase of 43%. The peak was 2022 at $118.7 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export hydrogenated vegetable oil?
Yes. Turkey exported $18.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Iran, Russia and Ghana. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $91.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for hydrogenated vegetable oil?
The HS code for hydrogenated vegetable oil is heading 1516. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 1516.20 (96% of the value) and 1516.10 (4%). 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 1516 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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