Rapeseed imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported rapeseed worth $9.5 million (11.2 thousand tonnes). Value fell 81% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $50.7 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 | $9.5M | 11.2K t |
| 2023 | $50.7M | 87.6K t |
| 2022 | $39.2M | 94.2K t |
| 2021 | $14.4M | 23.0K t |
| 2020 | $39.0M | 91.1K t |
| 2019 | $20.9M | 47.7K t |
| 2018 | $24.8M | 50.0K t |
| 2017 | $28.1M | 38.7K t |
Where Turkey imports rapeseed from
One supplier dominates: Ukraine accounted for 78% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+371% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ukraine | $7.4M | 78% |
| Hungary | $677K | 7.1% |
| Italy | $397K | 4.2% |
| France | $305K | 3.2% |
| Germany | $287K | 3% |
| Bosnia Herzegovina | $209K | 2.2% |
| Spain | $75K | 0.8% |
| Romania | $44K | 0.5% |
| Brazil | $39K | 0.4% |
| Kazakhstan | $9K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 1205
| 1205.10 | Oil seeds: low erucic acid rape or colza seeds, whether or not broken | 75% |
| 1205.90 | Oil seeds: rape or colza seeds, other than low erucic, whether or not broken | 25% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1205.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.85 per kg, 60% above the world average of $0.53. 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.
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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 1205: Rape or colza seeds; whether or not broken.
Common questions
What is the value of rapeseed imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported rapeseed worth $9.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 42nd of 122 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 81% on 2023.
Which countries supply rapeseed to Turkey?
Ukraine was the largest supplier with 78% of the value ($7.4 million), followed by Hungary (7%) and Italy (4%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 371% on the year.
What is the average import price of rapeseed per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.85 per kg in 2024, 60% above the world average of $0.53 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 rapeseed to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $28.1 million in 2017 to $9.5 million in 2024, a fall of 66%. The peak was 2023 at $50.7 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for rapeseed?
The HS code for rapeseed is heading 1205. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 1205.10 (75% of the value) and 1205.90 (25%). 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 1205 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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