Oil seed meal imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported oil seed meal worth $15.6 million (21.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 34% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% a year on average.
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 | $15.6M | 21.4K t |
| 2023 | $11.6M | 7.2K t |
| 2022 | $4.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $268K | 164 t |
| 2020 | $1.3M | 3.0K t |
| 2019 | $38K | 44 t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 8.3K t |
| 2017 | $3.8M | 5.9K t |
Where Turkey imports oil seed meal from
One supplier dominates: Nigeria accounted for 50% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Nigeria grew fastest (+139% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | $7.9M | 51% |
| Egypt | $6.9M | 45% |
| Serbia | $257K | 1.6% |
| Syria | $186K | 1.2% |
| Austria | $119K | 0.8% |
| Ghana | $78K | 0.5% |
| Greece | $76K | 0.5% |
| Bulgaria | $26K | 0.2% |
| Spain | $20K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $15K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 1208
| 1208.10 | Flours and meals: of soya beans | 53% |
| 1208.90 | Flours and meals of oil seeds or oleaginous fruits: excluding soya beans and mustard seeds | 47% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1208.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.73 per kg, 22% above the world average of $0.60. 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.
Oil seed meal exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $3.0 million of oil seed meal in 2024 (3.2 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Iraq accounted for 67% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest (+661% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iraq | $2.0M | 67% |
| United Kingdom | $226K | 7.4% |
| Greece | $220K | 7.3% |
| Lebanon | $191K | 6.3% |
| Italy | $145K | 4.8% |
| United States | $53K | 1.8% |
| Israel | $45K | 1.5% |
| Austria | $21K | 0.7% |
| Serbia | $19K | 0.6% |
| Angola | $18K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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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 1208: Flours and meals of oil seeds or oleaginous fruits; other than those of mustard.
Common questions
What is the value of oil seed meal imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported oil seed meal worth $15.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 21.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 185 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 34% on 2023.
Which countries supply oil seed meal to Turkey?
Nigeria was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($7.9 million), followed by Egypt (45%) and Serbia (2%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Serbia grew fastest among the top ten, up 157% on the year.
What is the average import price of oil seed meal per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.73 per kg in 2024, 22% above the world average of $0.60 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 oil seed meal to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.8 million in 2017 to $15.6 million in 2024, an increase of 308%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export oil seed meal?
Yes. Turkey exported $3.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Iraq, the United Kingdom and Greece. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $12.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for oil seed meal?
The HS code for oil seed meal is heading 1208. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 1208.10 (53% of the value) and 1208.90 (47%). It sits in HS chapter 12 (oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit, industrial or medicinal plants; straw and fodder). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1208 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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