Safflower seeds imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of safflower seeds by Turkey reached $11.6 million in 2024 (36.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 101 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 70% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $39.0 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 | $11.6M | 36.3K t |
| 2023 | $39.0M | 119.7K t |
| 2022 | $33.7M | 62.6K t |
| 2021 | $17.1M | 34.4K t |
| 2020 | $10.2M | 29.0K t |
| 2019 | $8.6M | 28.4K t |
| 2018 | $8.6M | 40.9K t |
| 2017 | $18.8M | 89.5K t |
Where Turkey imports safflower seeds from
One supplier dominates: Russia accounted for 88% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $10.3M | 89% |
| Kazakhstan | $1.2M | 11% |
| Syria | $87K | 0.8% |
| Lebanon | $5K | 0% |
| Bulgaria | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.32 per kg, close to the world average of $0.37.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Safflower seeds exports from Turkey
Exports of safflower seeds by Turkey reached $2.7 million in 2024 (5.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 60 countries. The largest buyer markets were United States (34%), Belgium (14%), United Kingdom (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Philippines grew fastest (+228% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $944K | 34% |
| Belgium | $396K | 14% |
| United Kingdom | $319K | 12% |
| Iraq | $299K | 11% |
| Philippines | $224K | 8.1% |
| Canada | $122K | 4.5% |
| Israel | $81K | 3% |
| China | $74K | 2.7% |
| Jordan | $74K | 2.7% |
| Morocco | $60K | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey safflower seeds imports (HS 1207.60): 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 1207.60: Oil seeds: safflower (Carthamus tinctorius) seeds, whether or not broken.
Common questions
What is the value of safflower seeds imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported safflower seeds worth $11.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 36.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 101 countries worldwide, with 16% of world imports. The value was down 70% on 2023.
Which countries supply safflower seeds to Turkey?
Russia was the largest supplier with 88% of the value ($10.3 million), followed by Kazakhstan (11%) and Syria (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. Bulgaria grew fastest among the top ten, up 128% on the year.
What is the average import price of safflower seeds per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.32 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $0.37 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of safflower seeds to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $18.8 million in 2017 to $11.6 million in 2024, a fall of 38%. The peak was 2023 at $39.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $18.4 million a year.
Does Turkey also export safflower seeds?
Yes. Turkey exported $2.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Belgium and the United Kingdom. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $8.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for safflower seeds?
The HS code for safflower seeds is subheading 1207.60. 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 1207 page.
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