Other vegetable oils exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Turkey exported $127.8 million of other vegetable oils in 2024 (85.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Value fell 8% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average.
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 | $127.8M | 85.1K t |
| 2023 | $139.5M | 87.8K t |
| 2022 | $153.9M | 74.4K t |
| 2021 | $146.9M | 83.7K t |
| 2020 | $75.3M | 52.3K t |
| 2019 | $80.8M | 72.8K t |
| 2018 | $73.1M | 57.3K t |
| 2017 | $61.0M | 43.8K t |
Where Turkey exports other vegetable oils to
Most of it went to Libya (39%), Egypt (8%), Georgia (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+109% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Libya | $50.2M | 39% |
| Egypt | $10.1M | 7.9% |
| Georgia | $10.0M | 7.8% |
| Azerbaijan | $8.0M | 6.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $6.8M | 5.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $5.1M | 4% |
| United States | $4.8M | 3.8% |
| Iraq | $4.6M | 3.6% |
| Germany | $4.5M | 3.5% |
| Israel | $2.4M | 1.9% |
Product types under HS 1515
| 1515.29 | Vegetable oils: maize (corn) oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified | 61% |
| 1515.21 | Vegetable oils: maize (corn) oil and its fractions, crude, not chemically modified | 20% |
| 1515.90 | Vegetable fats and oils and their fractions: fixed, n.e.c. in heading no. 1515, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified | 16% |
| 1515.11 | Vegetable oils: linseed oil and its fractions, crude, not chemically modified | 1.8% |
| 1515.19 | Vegetable oils: linseed oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified | 0.3% |
| 1515.50 | Vegetable oils: sesame oil and its fractions, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified | 0.2% |
| 1515.30 | Vegetable oils: castor oil and its fractions, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1515.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.50 per kg, 29% below the world average of $2.12, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Other vegetable oils imports to Turkey
Imports of other vegetable oils by Turkey reached $35.2 million in 2024 (19.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Most of the value came from India (50%), United States (20%), Denmark (14%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+170% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $17.5M | 50% |
| United States | $7.1M | 20% |
| Denmark | $4.9M | 14% |
| Hungary | $996K | 2.8% |
| Sweden | $954K | 2.7% |
| Germany | $325K | 0.9% |
| Indonesia | $320K | 0.9% |
| France | $314K | 0.9% |
| Italy | $314K | 0.9% |
| Spain | $279K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
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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 1515: Fixed vegetable or microbial fats and oils n.e.c. in chapter 15 (including jojoba oil) and their fractions, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified.
Common questions
What is the value of other vegetable oils exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported other vegetable oils worth $127.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 85.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 183 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries buy other vegetable oils from Turkey?
Libya was the largest buyer with 39% of the value ($50.2 million), followed by Egypt (8%) and Georgia (8%). The top three together account for 55%, out of 133 buyer countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 109% on the year.
What is the average export price of other vegetable oils per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.50 per kg in 2024, 29% below the world average of $2.12 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 other vegetable oils from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $61.0 million in 2017 to $127.8 million in 2024, an increase of 110%. The peak was 2022 at $153.9 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import other vegetable oils?
Yes. Turkey imported $35.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from India, the United States and Denmark. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $92.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for other vegetable oils?
The HS code for other vegetable oils is heading 1515. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 1515.29 (61% of the value) and 1515.21 (20%). 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 1515 page.
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