Sunflower, safflower and cotton oil exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of sunflower, safflower and cotton oil by Turkey reached $1.29 billion in 2024 (1.08 million tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 145 countries. Value fell 7% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $1.86 billion.
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 | $1.29B | 1.08M t |
| 2023 | $1.39B | 1.06M t |
| 2022 | $1.86B | 1.08M t |
| 2021 | $923.6M | 639.9K t |
| 2020 | $773.9M | 758.4K t |
| 2019 | $510.3M | 582.2K t |
| 2018 | $464.3M | 463.1K t |
| 2017 | $584.7M | 578.3K t |
Where Turkey exports sunflower, safflower and cotton oil to
The largest buyer markets were Iraq (18%), Djibouti (17%), Iran (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 45%. Among the main buyer markets, Sudan grew fastest (+55% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iraq | $228.2M | 18% |
| Djibouti | $225.2M | 17% |
| Iran | $133.2M | 10% |
| Syria | $111.7M | 8.6% |
| Libya | $68.5M | 5.3% |
| Sudan | $46.1M | 3.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $44.2M | 3.4% |
| United States | $40.1M | 3.1% |
| Yemen | $40.1M | 3.1% |
| Lebanon | $32.9M | 2.5% |
Product types under HS 1512
| 1512.19 | Vegetable oils: sunflower seed or safflower oil and their fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified | 79% |
| 1512.11 | Vegetable oils: sunflower seed or safflower oil and their fractions, crude, not chemically modified | 21% |
| 1512.29 | Vegetable oils: cotton-seed oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified | 0.7% |
| 1512.21 | Vegetable oils: cotton-seed oil and its fractions: crude, whether or not gossypol has been removed, not chemically modified | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1512.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.20 per kg, close to the world average of $1.02.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Sunflower, safflower and cotton oil imports to Turkey
Turkey imported $1.22 billion of sunflower, safflower and cotton oil in 2024 (1.41 million tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 208 countries. Russia alone supplied 62% of it. Among the main suppliers, Serbia grew fastest (+145% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $757.8M | 62% |
| Ukraine | $360.3M | 30% |
| Serbia | $38.0M | 3.1% |
| Bosnia Herzegovina | $27.0M | 2.2% |
| Bulgaria | $15.7M | 1.3% |
| Romania | $9.3M | 0.8% |
| Moldova | $8.8M | 0.7% |
| Malaysia | $2.3M | 0.2% |
| Azerbaijan | $1.3M | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $728K | 0.1% |
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 1512: Sun-flower seed, safflower or cotton-seed oil and their fractions; whether or not refined, but not chemically modified.
Common questions
What is the value of sunflower, safflower and cotton oil exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported sunflower, safflower and cotton oil worth $1.29 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.08 million tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 145 countries worldwide, with 7% of world exports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries buy sunflower, safflower and cotton oil from Turkey?
Iraq was the largest buyer with 18% of the value ($228.2 million), followed by Djibouti (17%) and Iran (10%). The top three together account for 45%, out of 165 buyer countries in total. Sudan grew fastest among the top ten, up 55% on the year.
What is the average export price of sunflower, safflower and cotton oil per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.20 per kg in 2024, 18% above the world average of $1.02 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 sunflower, safflower and cotton oil from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $584.7 million in 2017 to $1.29 billion in 2024, an increase of 121%. The peak was 2022 at $1.86 billion. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import sunflower, safflower and cotton oil?
Yes. Turkey imported $1.22 billion worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Russia, Ukraine and Serbia. That compares with exports of $1.29 billion in the same year.
What is the HS code for sunflower, safflower and cotton oil?
The HS code for sunflower, safflower and cotton oil is heading 1512. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 1512.19 (79% of the value) and 1512.11 (21%). 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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