Oleic acid imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $9.8 million of oleic acid in 2024 (6.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 14% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% 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 | $9.8M | 6.5K t |
| 2023 | $8.6M | 6.5K t |
| 2022 | $8.3M | 3.7K t |
| 2021 | $8.4M | 5.1K t |
| 2020 | $4.3M | 4.0K t |
| 2019 | $3.0M | 3.2K t |
| 2018 | $3.4M | 3.0K t |
| 2017 | $3.4M | 3.0K t |
Where Turkey imports oleic acid from
One supplier dominates: Malaysia accounted for 76% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Iran grew fastest (+314% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $7.4M | 76% |
| Indonesia | $1.3M | 13% |
| Iran | $984K | 10% |
| United Arab Emirates | $39K | 0.4% |
| Italy | $39K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $32K | 0.3% |
| Belgium | $6K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $3K | 0% |
| Sweden | $3K | 0% |
| Egypt | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.51 per kg, close to the world average of $1.48.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Oleic acid exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported oleic acid worth $1.6 million (801 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Algeria accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Iran grew fastest (+336% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Algeria | $810K | 51% |
| Iran | $393K | 25% |
| Spain | $348K | 22% |
| Uzbekistan | $13K | 0.8% |
| Moldova | $8K | 0.5% |
| Georgia | $7K | 0.4% |
| Bulgaria | $3K | 0.2% |
| Serbia | $2K | 0.1% |
| Lebanon | $2K | 0.1% |
| Syria | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey oleic acid imports (HS 3823.12): 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 3823.12: Industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids, acid oils from refining: oleic acid.
Common questions
What is the value of oleic acid imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported oleic acid worth $9.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 121 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply oleic acid to Turkey?
Malaysia was the largest supplier with 76% of the value ($7.4 million), followed by Indonesia (13%) and Iran (10%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 578% on the year.
What is the average import price of oleic acid per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.51 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.48 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of oleic acid to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.4 million in 2017 to $9.8 million in 2024, an increase of 183%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $6.1 million a year.
Does Turkey also export oleic acid?
Yes. Turkey exported $1.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Algeria, Iran and Spain. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $8.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for oleic acid?
The HS code for oleic acid is subheading 3823.12. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3823 page.
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