Textile lubricant imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $10.4 million of textile lubricant in 2024 (3.6 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 178 countries. That is 3% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $10.4M | 3.6K t |
| 2023 | $10.1M | 3.8K t |
| 2022 | $11.5M | 4.5K t |
| 2021 | $12.3M | 4.4K t |
| 2020 | $8.8M | 3.4K t |
| 2019 | $10.4M | 4.2K t |
| 2018 | $10.6M | 4.3K t |
| 2017 | $10.5M | 4.6K t |
Where Turkey imports textile lubricant from
Most of the value came from Germany (38%), United States (27%), Spain (11%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+185% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $3.9M | 38% |
| United States | $2.8M | 27% |
| Spain | $1.1M | 11% |
| Netherlands | $906K | 8.7% |
| France | $600K | 5.8% |
| Italy | $488K | 4.7% |
| Japan | $443K | 4.3% |
| India | $106K | 1% |
| Taiwan | $67K | 0.6% |
| China | $16K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.90 per kg, close to the world average of $2.62.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Textile lubricant exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $3.7 million of textile lubricant in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Kazakhstan (32%), Russia (29%), India (5%). Among the main buyer markets, Algeria grew fastest (+398% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kazakhstan | $1.2M | 32% |
| Russia | $1.1M | 29% |
| India | $194K | 5.2% |
| Pakistan | $177K | 4.8% |
| Uzbekistan | $155K | 4.2% |
| Belarus | $109K | 2.9% |
| Algeria | $102K | 2.7% |
| Sweden | $90K | 2.4% |
| Norway | $88K | 2.4% |
| Azerbaijan | $84K | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey textile lubricant imports (HS 3403.11): 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 3403.11: Lubricating preparations: for the treatment of textile and similar materials (leather, furskins etc), containing less than 70% (by weight) of petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous minerals.
Common questions
What is the value of textile lubricant imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported textile lubricant worth $10.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 178 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply textile lubricant to Turkey?
Germany was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($3.9 million), followed by the United States (27%) and Spain (11%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 994% on the year.
What is the average import price of textile lubricant per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.90 per kg in 2024, 11% above the world average of $2.62 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of textile lubricant to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.5 million in 2017 to $10.4 million in 2024, a fall of 1%. The peak was 2021 at $12.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.6 million a year.
Does Turkey also export textile lubricant?
Yes. Turkey exported $3.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kazakhstan, Russia and India. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $6.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for textile lubricant?
The HS code for textile lubricant is subheading 3403.11. It sits in HS chapter 34 (soap, organic surface-active agents; washing, lubricating, polishing or scouring preparations; artificial or prepared waxes, candles and similar articles, modelling pastes, dental waxes and dental preparations with a basis of plaster). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3403 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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