Lubricating oil additive imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of lubricating oil additive by Turkey reached $238.5 million in 2024 (56.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 18% from 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 | $238.5M | 56.5K t |
| 2023 | $290.3M | 63.3K t |
| 2022 | $252.3M | 60.5K t |
| 2021 | $166.8M | 44.7K t |
| 2020 | $189.1M | 47.3K t |
| 2019 | $151.8M | 43.4K t |
| 2018 | $161.2M | 44.9K t |
| 2017 | $163.1M | 48.0K t |
Where Turkey imports lubricating oil additive from
Most of the value came from France (43%), Italy (21%), Belgium (16%). Among the main suppliers, Romania grew fastest (+53% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $103.1M | 43% |
| Italy | $49.4M | 21% |
| Belgium | $37.9M | 16% |
| United States | $12.6M | 5.3% |
| Germany | $12.2M | 5.1% |
| China | $8.5M | 3.6% |
| Romania | $5.2M | 2.2% |
| India | $2.7M | 1.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.7M | 0.7% |
| Belarus | $1.3M | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.22 per kg, close to the world average of $3.90.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Lubricating oil additive exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported lubricating oil additive worth $7.5 million (1.2 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to United Arab Emirates (26%), Kazakhstan (10%), Azerbaijan (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 45%. Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $2.0M | 26% |
| Kazakhstan | $747K | 9.9% |
| Azerbaijan | $710K | 9.4% |
| Turkmenistan | $649K | 8.6% |
| Russia | $600K | 8% |
| Georgia | $359K | 4.8% |
| Greece | $349K | 4.6% |
| Syria | $344K | 4.6% |
| Ghana | $291K | 3.9% |
| Italy | $210K | 2.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey lubricating oil additive imports (HS 3811.21): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 3811.21: Lubricating oil additives: containing petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous minerals.
Common questions
What is the value of lubricating oil additive imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported lubricating oil additive worth $238.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 56.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 198 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply lubricating oil additive to Turkey?
France was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($103.1 million), followed by Italy (21%) and Belgium (16%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 312% on the year.
What is the average import price of lubricating oil additive per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.22 per kg in 2024, 8% above the world average of $3.90 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of lubricating oil additive to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $163.1 million in 2017 to $238.5 million in 2024, an increase of 46%. The peak was 2023 at $290.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $201.6 million a year.
Does Turkey also export lubricating oil additive?
Yes. Turkey exported $7.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $231.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for lubricating oil additive?
The HS code for lubricating oil additive is subheading 3811.21. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3811 page.
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