Can private companies import crude oil into Turkey?

EPDK crude-import licence. Major transit hub (BTC, Iraq-Turkey Pipeline, Turkstream). Tüpraş (KOÇ Group) is the largest refiner — İzmit, İzmir, Kırıkkale, Batman.

Are refined products (diesel, fuel oil, gasoline) tradeable by private importers in Turkey?

EPDK fuel-import licence. STAR refinery Aliağa (SOCAR Türkiye).

Does OilFlow screen counterparties against Turkey regulations?

Yes. The same rule table shown on this page ships in the Regulatory Matrix API; counterparty checks destined for Turkey are gated against these rules automatically.

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Turkey — oil import rules

These are the same rules the Regulatory Matrix API serves for Turkey-bound trade: which products private parties can move, which run through a government or monopoly route, and which are closed outright.

Open to private trade4

Restricted0

Blocked0

Compiled regulatory guidance from OilFlow Network, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm with the relevant national regulator before structuring a deal.

Product-by-product

Crude oilALLOWED: Allowed for private tradeEPDK crude-import licence. Major transit hub (BTC, Iraq-Turkey Pipeline, Turkstream). Tüpraş (KOÇ Group) is the largest refiner — İzmit, İzmir, Kırıkkale, Batman.
Refined products (diesel, fuel oil, gasoline, jet)ALLOWED: Allowed for private tradeEPDK fuel-import licence. STAR refinery Aliağa (SOCAR Türkiye).
LPGALLOWED: Allowed for private tradeStandard licensing applies. No special restrictions recorded.
LNGALLOWED: Allowed for private tradeMarmara Ereğlisi, Aliağa Etki, Saros FSRU, Dörtyol FSRU.

Frequently asked

Can private companies import crude oil into Turkey?: EPDK crude-import licence. Major transit hub (BTC, Iraq-Turkey Pipeline, Turkstream). Tüpraş (KOÇ Group) is the largest refiner — İzmit, İzmir, Kırıkkale, Batman.
Are refined products (diesel, fuel oil, gasoline) tradeable by private importers in Turkey?: EPDK fuel-import licence. STAR refinery Aliağa (SOCAR Türkiye).
Does OilFlow screen counterparties against Turkey regulations?: Yes. The same rule table shown on this page ships in the Regulatory Matrix API; counterparty checks destined for Turkey are gated against these rules automatically.

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These rules ship in the Regulatory Matrix API, from $99/mo. Bank compliance teams hit /api/v1/regulatory/check to gate counterparty intake automatically; subscribers get webhooks on every rule change. Screening a specific counterparty into Turkey? Run a free check first.