Agglomerated cork imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of agglomerated cork by Turkey reached $11.6 million in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 24% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $15.4 million.
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 | $11.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $15.4M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $11.9M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $4.5M | 884 t |
| 2020 | $3.3M | 606 t |
| 2019 | $3.5M | 633 t |
| 2018 | $3.7M | 713 t |
| 2017 | $3.5M | 917 t |
Where Turkey imports agglomerated cork from
One supplier dominates: Portugal accounted for 73% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Portugal | $8.5M | 73% |
| France | $1.7M | 14% |
| China | $454K | 3.9% |
| Bulgaria | $253K | 2.2% |
| India | $203K | 1.8% |
| Romania | $180K | 1.6% |
| Netherlands | $89K | 0.8% |
| Germany | $76K | 0.7% |
| Italy | $50K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $38K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 4504
| 4504.10 | Cork: blocks, plates, sheets and strip, tiles of any shape, solid cylinders (including discs), of agglomerated cork (with or without a binding… | 91% |
| 4504.90 | Cork: articles of agglomerated cork (with or without a binding substance), n.e.c. in heading no. 4504 | 9.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4504.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.30 per kg, 22% above the world average of $7.61. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Agglomerated cork exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $6.9 million of agglomerated cork in 2024 (783 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. One buyer market dominates: Russia accounted for 54% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $3.7M | 54% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.1M | 16% |
| Saudi Arabia | $275K | 4% |
| Kyrgyzstan | $266K | 3.9% |
| Portugal | $215K | 3.1% |
| Romania | $195K | 2.8% |
| Hungary | $132K | 1.9% |
| Poland | $124K | 1.8% |
| Iran | $79K | 1.2% |
| Algeria | $77K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 4504: Agglomerated cork (with or without a binding substance) and articles of agglomerated cork.
Common questions
What is the value of agglomerated cork imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported agglomerated cork worth $11.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 201 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply agglomerated cork to Turkey?
Portugal was the largest supplier with 73% of the value ($8.5 million), followed by France (14%) and China (4%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. Bulgaria grew fastest among the top ten, up 561% on the year.
What is the average import price of agglomerated cork per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.30 per kg in 2024, 22% above the world average of $7.61 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of agglomerated cork to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.5 million in 2017 to $11.6 million in 2024, an increase of 235%. The peak was 2023 at $15.4 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export agglomerated cork?
Yes. Turkey exported $6.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Russia, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $4.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for agglomerated cork?
The HS code for agglomerated cork is heading 4504. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 4504.10 (91% of the value) and 4504.90 (9%). It sits in HS chapter 45 (cork and articles of cork). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4504 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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