Fuel imports in Türkiye
Türkiye: Fuel imports was 8.6% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Fuel imports in Türkiye, 1962–2024
Source: Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division. Measured in % of merchandise imports.
Analysis
The most recent figure for fuel imports in Türkiye is 8.6%, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 4.0% on the previous year and up 1.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fuel imports in Türkiye peaked at 48.4% in 1980 and was at its lowest, 5.0%, in 2020.
That places Türkiye 151st out of 196 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Fuel imports in Türkiye, year by year
| Year | % of merchandise imports | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1962 | 12.4% | — |
| 1963 | 9.6% | -22.3% |
| 1964 | 12.5% | +29.7% |
| 1965 | 10.0% | -20.1% |
| 1966 | 9.6% | -4.3% |
| 1967 | 7.8% | -17.9% |
| 1968 | 8.4% | +7.3% |
| 1969 | 8.1% | -3.7% |
| 1970 | 7.5% | -7.3% |
| 1971 | 11.2% | +49.0% |
| 1972 | 10.3% | -7.8% |
| 1973 | 10.8% | +5.1% |
| 1974 | 20.5% | +89.3% |
| 1975 | 17.5% | -15.0% |
| 1976 | 22.6% | +29.3% |
| 1977 | 25.8% | +14.4% |
| 1978 | 32.2% | +24.5% |
| 1979 | 35.6% | +10.7% |
| 1980 | 48.4% | +36.2% |
| 1981 | 44.2% | -8.7% |
| 1982 | 43.8% | -1.0% |
| 1983 | 43.8% | +0.1% |
| 1984 | 35.6% | -18.8% |
| 1985 | 33.4% | -6.2% |
| 1986 | 19.7% | -40.9% |
| 1987 | 22.4% | +13.3% |
| 1989 | 20.4% | -8.7% |
| 1990 | 20.7% | +1.5% |
| 1991 | 17.8% | -13.9% |
| 1992 | 16.4% | -7.9% |
| 1993 | 13.5% | -18.0% |
| 1994 | 16.4% | +21.6% |
| 1995 | 12.9% | -21.0% |
| 1996 | 13.7% | +6.1% |
| 1997 | 12.5% | -9.1% |
| 1998 | 9.8% | -21.3% |
| 1999 | 13.2% | +34.6% |
| 2000 | 13.9% | +5.0% |
| 2001 | 14.8% | +6.9% |
| 2002 | 14.0% | -5.7% |
| 2003 | 12.4% | -11.5% |
| 2004 | 11.4% | -7.8% |
| 2005 | 13.5% | +18.3% |
| 2006 | 14.6% | +8.0% |
| 2007 | 6.0% | -58.6% |
| 2008 | 7.5% | +24.0% |
| 2009 | 8.2% | +10.0% |
| 2010 | 8.1% | -1.9% |
| 2011 | 8.2% | +1.3% |
| 2012 | 8.7% | +6.6% |
| 2013 | 8.4% | -3.3% |
| 2014 | 8.6% | +1.3% |
| 2015 | 7.1% | -16.6% |
| 2016 | 6.0% | -15.5% |
| 2017 | 7.1% | +17.9% |
| 2018 | 9.0% | +26.1% |
| 2019 | 7.2% | -19.6% |
| 2020 | 5.0% | -31.1% |
| 2021 | 6.4% | +29.2% |
| 2022 | 8.7% | +36.0% |
| 2023 | 8.3% | -4.6% |
| 2024 | 8.6% | +4.0% |
Türkiye compared with similar countries
- Türkiye's 8.6% is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 14.6%, 59% of the median. (56 countries reporting)
- Türkiye's 8.6% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 9.6%, 90% of the median. (50 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 9.8% | 7.8% | 12.5% | 8 |
| 1970s | 19.4% | 7.5% | 35.6% | 10 |
| 1980s | 34.6% | 19.7% | 48.4% | 9 |
| 1990s | 14.7% | 9.8% | 20.7% | 10 |
| 2000s | 11.6% | 6.0% | 14.8% | 10 |
| 2010s | 7.8% | 6.0% | 9.0% | 10 |
| 2020s | 7.4% | 5.0% | 8.7% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Türkiye
More energy & mining data for Türkiye
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, annual growth rate 4.49 % change on previous year (2025)
- Coal consumption, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Coal consumption, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Coal production, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Coal production, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Ores and metals imports 7.0% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fuel imports in Türkiye?
- Fuel imports in Türkiye was 8.6% in 2024, according to Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division.
- What is the highest fuel imports recorded in Türkiye?
- The highest recorded value was 48.4% in 1980.
- What is the lowest fuel imports recorded in Türkiye?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.0% in 2020.
- How does Türkiye rank for fuel imports?
- Türkiye ranks 151st out of 196 countries with data for 2024.
- Is fuel imports rising or falling in Türkiye?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Türkiye data come from?
- The figures come from Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division, published as part of Fuel imports (% of merchandise imports). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Fuels comprise the commodities in SITC (Rev. 3) section 3 (mineral fuels, lubricants and related materials). This indicator is expressed as a percentage of merchandise imports which is comprised of goods whose economic ownership is changed between a non-resident and a resident and that are not included in the following specific categories: goods under merchanting, non-monetary gold, and parts of travel, construction, and government goods and services n.i.e.