Tall oil imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported tall oil worth $6.1 million (3.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 24% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average.
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 | $6.1M | 3.4K t |
| 2023 | $4.9M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $4.0M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $3.0M | 2.0K t |
| 2020 | $2.7M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $3.1M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $2.8M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 1.7K t |
Where Turkey imports tall oil from
The largest suppliers were Finland (46%), Russia (34%), Bulgaria (11%). Among the main suppliers, Russia grew fastest (+32% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Finland | $2.8M | 46% |
| Russia | $2.1M | 34% |
| Bulgaria | $681K | 11% |
| Sweden | $218K | 3.6% |
| China | $100K | 1.6% |
| Germany | $83K | 1.4% |
| Italy | $54K | 0.9% |
| United States | $30K | 0.5% |
| Belgium | $21K | 0.3% |
| Spain | $10K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.83 per kg, 56% above the world average of $1.17. 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.
Tall oil exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $1.4 million of tall oil in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). Austria alone took 80% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Austria grew fastest (+42% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | $1.1M | 80% |
| Uzbekistan | $150K | 11% |
| South Africa | $96K | 6.8% |
| Iran | $16K | 1.1% |
| Bulgaria | $11K | 0.8% |
| Cameroon | $6K | 0.5% |
| Libya | $1K | 0% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
| Greece | $0K | 0% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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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 3803: Tall oil, whether or not refined.
Common questions
What is the value of tall oil imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported tall oil worth $6.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 112 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply tall oil to Turkey?
Finland was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by Russia (34%) and Bulgaria (11%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 101% on the year.
What is the average import price of tall oil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.83 per kg in 2024, 56% above the world average of $1.17 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 tall oil to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $6.1 million in 2024, an increase of 135%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export tall oil?
Yes. Turkey exported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Austria, Uzbekistan and South Africa. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $4.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for tall oil?
The HS code for tall oil is heading 3803. In Turkey all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 3803.00. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3803 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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