Refined sunflower or safflower oil exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Turkey exported refined sunflower or safflower oil worth $1.02 billion (796.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 132 countries. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $1.02B | 796.4K t |
| 2023 | $1.04B | 756.3K t |
| 2022 | $1.12B | 614.1K t |
| 2021 | $708.9M | 459.3K t |
| 2020 | $653.7M | 621.7K t |
| 2019 | $431.0M | 464.3K t |
| 2018 | $409.0M | 394.7K t |
| 2017 | $539.4M | 521.4K t |
Where Turkey exports refined sunflower or safflower oil to
Most of it went to Djibouti (22%), Iraq (12%), Syria (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 45%. Among the main buyer markets, Sudan grew fastest (+94% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Djibouti | $225.2M | 22% |
| Iraq | $124.2M | 12% |
| Syria | $111.3M | 11% |
| Libya | $68.5M | 6.7% |
| Sudan | $46.1M | 4.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $42.1M | 4.1% |
| Yemen | $40.1M | 3.9% |
| United States | $38.9M | 3.8% |
| Lebanon | $32.6M | 3.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $25.7M | 2.5% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.28 per kg, close to the world average of $1.29.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Refined sunflower or safflower oil imports to Turkey
In 2024, Turkey imported refined sunflower or safflower oil worth $35.1 million (30.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Most of the value came from Bosnia Herzegovina (43%), Serbia (38%), Ukraine (8%). Among the main suppliers, Bosnia Herzegovina grew fastest (+931% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bosnia Herzegovina | $15.0M | 43% |
| Serbia | $13.4M | 38% |
| Ukraine | $2.8M | 8.1% |
| Malaysia | $2.3M | 6.5% |
| Netherlands | $721K | 2.1% |
| Russia | $272K | 0.8% |
| South Korea | $142K | 0.4% |
| Austria | $130K | 0.4% |
| Italy | $95K | 0.3% |
| Mauritania | $71K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey refined sunflower or safflower oil exports (HS 1512.19): 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 1512.19: Vegetable oils: sunflower seed or safflower oil and their fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified.
Common questions
What is the value of refined sunflower or safflower oil exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported refined sunflower or safflower oil worth $1.02 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 796.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 132 countries worldwide, with 19% of world exports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries buy refined sunflower or safflower oil from Turkey?
Djibouti was the largest buyer with 22% of the value ($225.2 million), followed by Iraq (12%) and Syria (11%). The top three together account for 45%, out of 155 buyer countries in total. Sudan grew fastest among the top ten, up 94% on the year.
What is the average export price of refined sunflower or safflower oil per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.28 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.29 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of refined sunflower or safflower oil from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $539.4 million in 2017 to $1.02 billion in 2024, an increase of 89%. The peak was 2022 at $1.12 billion. Over 8 years the average was $740.7 million a year.
Does Turkey also import refined sunflower or safflower oil?
Yes. Turkey imported $35.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Bosnia Herzegovina, Serbia and Ukraine. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $983.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for refined sunflower or safflower oil?
The HS code for refined sunflower or safflower oil is subheading 1512.19. 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 1512 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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