Textile treatment oil imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $33.5 million of textile treatment oil in 2024 (12.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 181 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 9% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $33.5M | 12.3K t |
| 2023 | $37.0M | 13.3K t |
| 2022 | $38.0M | 13.8K t |
| 2021 | $33.2M | 13.2K t |
| 2020 | $24.1M | 10.0K t |
| 2019 | $18.1M | 7.8K t |
| 2018 | $17.3M | 7.3K t |
| 2017 | $17.7M | 7.8K t |
Where Turkey imports textile treatment oil from
Most of the value came from Japan (34%), Germany (30%), Italy (13%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+31% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $11.5M | 34% |
| Germany | $9.9M | 30% |
| Italy | $4.4M | 13% |
| United States | $2.3M | 6.8% |
| Netherlands | $2.1M | 6.1% |
| Spain | $1.5M | 4.6% |
| China | $466K | 1.4% |
| France | $416K | 1.2% |
| Lithuania | $222K | 0.7% |
| Belgium | $192K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.72 per kg, close to the world average of $2.66.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Textile treatment oil exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $7.3 million of textile treatment oil in 2024 (3.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Uzbekistan (15%), Russia (14%), Kazakhstan (14%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 43%. Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+61% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uzbekistan | $1.1M | 15% |
| Russia | $1.0M | 14% |
| Kazakhstan | $1.0M | 14% |
| Pakistan | $1000K | 14% |
| China | $625K | 8.6% |
| Belarus | $414K | 5.7% |
| Germany | $279K | 3.8% |
| India | $198K | 2.7% |
| Iran | $168K | 2.3% |
| Bangladesh | $162K | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey textile treatment oil imports (HS 3403.91): 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 3403.91: Lubricating preparations: for the treatment of textile and similar materials (leather, furskins etc), (not containing petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous minerals).
Common questions
What is the value of textile treatment oil imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported textile treatment oil worth $33.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 181 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply textile treatment oil to Turkey?
Japan was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($11.5 million), followed by Germany (30%) and Italy (13%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 31% on the year.
What is the average import price of textile treatment oil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.72 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.66 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of textile treatment oil to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $17.7 million in 2017 to $33.5 million in 2024, an increase of 89%. The peak was 2022 at $38.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $27.3 million a year.
Does Turkey also export textile treatment oil?
Yes. Turkey exported $7.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Uzbekistan, Russia and Kazakhstan. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $26.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for textile treatment oil?
The HS code for textile treatment oil is subheading 3403.91. 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.
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