Milk fat imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $3.0 million of milk fat in 2024 (516 tonnes). Value fell 39% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $4.9 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 | $3.0M | 516 t |
| 2023 | $4.9M | 721 t |
| 2022 | $1.1M | 310 t |
| 2021 | $1.2M | 237 t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 292 t |
| 2019 | $1.4M | 368 t |
| 2018 | $2.0M | 791 t |
| 2017 | $3.7M | 1.0K t |
Where Turkey imports milk fat from
New Zealand alone supplied 66% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $2.0M | 66% |
| Germany | $313K | 10% |
| Netherlands | $186K | 6.2% |
| Kenya | $161K | 5.3% |
| Belgium | $143K | 4.7% |
| Australia | $131K | 4.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $102K | 3.4% |
| Egypt | $1K | 0% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
| Malaysia | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.86 per kg, close to the world average of $6.89.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Milk fat exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $2.0 million of milk fat in 2024 (238 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Iraq (23%), Syria (19%), United Arab Emirates (17%). Among the main buyer markets, Qatar grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iraq | $474K | 23% |
| Syria | $389K | 19% |
| United Arab Emirates | $347K | 17% |
| Bulgaria | $196K | 9.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $145K | 7.1% |
| Qatar | $126K | 6.2% |
| Cyprus | $120K | 5.9% |
| Romania | $79K | 3.9% |
| United States | $60K | 3% |
| Uzbekistan | $46K | 2.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey milk fat imports (HS 0405.90): 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 0405.90: Dairy produce: fats and oils derived from milk (other than butter or dairy spreads).
Common questions
What is the value of milk fat imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported milk fat worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 516 tonnes. That ranks it 65th of 200 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 39% on 2023.
Which countries supply milk fat to Turkey?
New Zealand was the largest supplier with 66% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by Germany (10%) and the Netherlands (6%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 11 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of milk fat per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.86 per kg in 2024, 15% below the world average of $6.89 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of milk fat to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.7 million in 2017 to $3.0 million in 2024, a fall of 18%. The peak was 2023 at $4.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.4 million a year.
Does Turkey also export milk fat?
Yes. Turkey exported $2.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Iraq, Syria and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $986 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for milk fat?
The HS code for milk fat is subheading 0405.90. It sits in HS chapter 04 (dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0405 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.
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