Margarine exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Turkey exported $165.4 million of margarine in 2024 (114.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. That is 4% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $237.9 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $165.4M | 114.3K t |
| 2023 | $159.4M | 105.4K t |
| 2022 | $237.9M | 134.9K t |
| 2021 | $200.5M | 142.8K t |
| 2020 | $97.8M | 98.2K t |
| 2019 | $112.8M | 121.5K t |
| 2018 | $135.6M | 131.3K t |
| 2017 | $146.3M | 135.8K t |
Where Turkey exports margarine to
The largest buyer markets were Iraq (43%), Syria (19%), Georgia (6%). Among the main buyer markets, Iran grew fastest (+39% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iraq | $71.6M | 43% |
| Syria | $30.9M | 19% |
| Georgia | $9.4M | 5.7% |
| Romania | $7.0M | 4.3% |
| Iran | $6.0M | 3.6% |
| Libya | $3.5M | 2.1% |
| Uzbekistan | $3.1M | 1.9% |
| Albania | $3.0M | 1.8% |
| Palestine | $2.8M | 1.7% |
| Cyprus | $2.3M | 1.4% |
Product types under HS 1517
| 1517.90 | Edible mixtures or preparations of animal or vegetable fats or oils or of fractions of different fats or oils of this chapter, other than edible fats… | 71% |
| 1517.10 | Margarine: excluding liquid margarine | 29% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1517.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.45 per kg, close to the world average of $1.68.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Margarine imports to Turkey
In 2024, Turkey imported margarine worth $78.7 million (38.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Most of the value came from Indonesia (35%), Malaysia (16%), Netherlands (15%). Among the main suppliers, Sweden grew fastest (+137% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $27.6M | 35% |
| Malaysia | $12.5M | 16% |
| Netherlands | $11.8M | 15% |
| Sweden | $11.3M | 14% |
| India | $4.4M | 5.6% |
| Spain | $3.4M | 4.4% |
| Belgium | $1.4M | 1.7% |
| Norway | $951K | 1.2% |
| Moldova | $922K | 1.2% |
| Germany | $785K | 1% |
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 1517: Margarine; edible mixtures or preparations of animal, vegetable or microbial fats or oils or of fractions of different fats or oils of this Chapter, other than edible fats and oils or their fractions of heading 15.16.
Common questions
What is the value of margarine exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported margarine worth $165.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 114.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 157 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries buy margarine from Turkey?
Iraq was the largest buyer with 43% of the value ($71.6 million), followed by Syria (19%) and Georgia (6%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 127 buyer countries in total. Iran grew fastest among the top ten, up 39% on the year.
What is the average export price of margarine per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.45 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $1.68 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 exports of margarine from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $146.3 million in 2017 to $165.4 million in 2024, an increase of 13%. The peak was 2022 at $237.9 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import margarine?
Yes. Turkey imported $78.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Indonesia, Malaysia and the Netherlands. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $86.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for margarine?
The HS code for margarine is heading 1517. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 1517.90 (71% of the value) and 1517.10 (29%). 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 1517 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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