Rapeseed, colza or mustard oil and fractions market Turkey

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2023, Turkey's market for rapeseed, colza, or mustard oil more than doubled in volume from 35 793 t to 78 754 t. The initial surge to 60 445 t in 2019 was driven by state subsidies and agricultural policies focused on the Thrace region, coupled with improved seed quality and farming practices that boosted yields. Investments in domestic processing capacity and the development of private-label products further supported this expansion.

Supply-chain disruptions during the COVID-19 pandemic, along with increased export volumes, contributed to a temporary decline to 46 391 t by 2021. However, the government's oilseeds sector policy for 2020‑2024, which aimed to expand cultivation areas, and steady demand from the growing food-service industry laid the foundation for recovery. Modernization and capacity increases at production facilities, notably the active crude oil plant in Gelibolu, then helped push market volume to 69 159 t in 2022.

Consumer preference for healthier oils rich in omega‑3 and omega‑6 fatty acids sustained demand, while state incentives for farmer inputs and elevated global prices stimulated local production, leading to a further rise to 78 754 t in 2023. In 2024, regulatory changes under Law No. 7501 promoted the use of renewable energy sources, and updated oilseed support policies were implemented, with the Gelibolu plant and packaging facilities in İzmir Kemalpaşa remaining key production centers.

Production rapeseed, colza or mustard oil and fractions Turkey

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of rapeseed, colza or mustard oil and fractions, 2017-2020

World map of production of rapeseed, colza or mustard oil and fractions, 2017-2020

Turkey's production of rapeseed, colza, or mustard oil and fractions reached 59.2 K t in 2020, representing a modest 3.4% decline from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 22.6%, averaging an annualized rate of 7.0%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 43.4 K t, while the highest was in 2019 at 61.3 K t. The most significant decrease occurred in 2018, with a drop of 10.1%, whereas the largest increase was observed in 2019, surging by 41.2%.

Annual dynamics of production Turkey in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Exports rapeseed, colza or mustard oil and fractions to Turkey

Exports in kind, t

The market exhibited volatility throughout the observed period. Exports peaked in 2018 and reached their lowest point in 2019, with a 9.3-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Turkey exported 7 320 t of rapeseed, colza, or mustard oil and fractions, marking a dramatic year-over-year increase of 656.2%. The minimum export volume was recorded in 2019 at 968 t, while the maximum was in 2018 at 9 001 t. The largest decline occurred in 2019, falling by 89.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports to Turkey in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, the main markets for Turkey's exports in kind were China, accounting for 28.4% of exports, Iran with 15.8%, and Greece at 10.3%. Together, these three countries represented 54.5% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports to Turkey in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. Exports in value terms reached their highest point in 2020 and fell to their lowest in 2019, with a 7.9-fold gap between these years. In 2020, Turkey's exports of rapeseed, colza, or mustard oil and fractions amounted to 8 837 K $ US, reflecting a dramatic increase of 692.6% compared to the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 1 115 K $ US, with the largest decline that year at 85.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports to Turkey in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Between 2017 and 2020, China, Iran, and the United States were the leading destinations for Turkey's exports in value terms. China accounted for 23.6% of exports, Iran for 19.7%, and the United States for 10.8%, together making up 54.1% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports to Turkey in value, 2017-2020

Imports rapeseed, colza or mustard oil and fractions in Turkey

Imports in kind, t

Market performance displayed noticeable fluctuations during the observed period. Imports peaked in 2018 and bottomed out in 2019, with a 12.3-fold change between these years. In 2020, Turkey's imports of rapeseed, colza, or mustard oil and fractions stood at 133 t, indicating an increase of 17.8% from 2019. The minimum import volume was recorded in 2019 at 113 t, while the maximum was in 2018 at 1 394 t. The largest decline occurred in 2019, dropping by 91.9%, whereas the largest increase was in 2018, rising by 201.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports in Turkey in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Australia, and Germany were the primary sources for Turkey's imports in kind. Bosnia and Herzegovina accounted for 59.1% of imports, Australia for 20.5%, and Germany for 9.8%, together representing 89.5% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports in Turkey in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

The market showed signs of volatility over the observed period. Imports in value terms peaked in 2018 and reached their lowest point in 2019, differing by 7.4 times. In 2020, Turkey's imports of rapeseed, colza, or mustard oil and fractions amounted to 369 K $ US, up by 68.7% year-over-year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 219 K $ US, while the maximum was in 2018 at 1 617 K $ US. The largest decline occurred in 2019, falling by 86.5%, and the largest increase was in 2018, rising by 186.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports in Turkey in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Between 2017 and 2020, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Germany, and Australia were the main sources for Turkey's imports in value terms. Bosnia and Herzegovina accounted for 47.7% of imports, Germany for 13.1%, and Australia for 12.0%, together absorbing 72.8% of total import flows of rapeseed, colza, or mustard oil and fractions to Turkey.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports in Turkey in value, 2017-2020