Butadiene rubber imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of butadiene rubber by Turkey reached $150.8 million in 2024 (82.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 6th of 135 countries for imports of this product. That is 9% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $197.8 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 | $150.8M | 82.3K t |
| 2023 | $138.6M | 76.4K t |
| 2022 | $197.8M | 92.5K t |
| 2021 | $130.8M | 67.4K t |
| 2020 | $78.3M | 53.1K t |
| 2019 | $91.4M | 51.5K t |
| 2018 | $107.2M | 52.0K t |
| 2017 | $103.5M | 48.8K t |
Where Turkey imports butadiene rubber from
The largest suppliers were Russia (44%), South Korea (12%), Czech Republic (11%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+69% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $65.7M | 44% |
| South Korea | $18.6M | 12% |
| Czech Republic | $16.5M | 11% |
| Saudi Arabia | $8.0M | 5.3% |
| Germany | $7.8M | 5.2% |
| United States | $6.9M | 4.6% |
| Iran | $6.4M | 4.3% |
| Japan | $6.0M | 4% |
| Italy | $5.2M | 3.5% |
| Singapore | $4.7M | 3.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.83 per kg, close to the world average of $1.97.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Butadiene rubber exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported butadiene rubber worth $37.5 million (22.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Mexico (46%), Brazil (26%), Egypt (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Indonesia grew fastest (+94% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey butadiene rubber imports (HS 4002.20): 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 4002.20: Rubber: synthetic, butadiene rubber (BR), in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip.
Common questions
What is the value of butadiene rubber imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported butadiene rubber worth $150.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 82.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 135 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply butadiene rubber to Turkey?
Russia was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($65.7 million), followed by South Korea (12%) and the Czech Republic (11%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 69% on the year.
What is the average import price of butadiene rubber per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.83 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $1.97 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of butadiene rubber to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $103.5 million in 2017 to $150.8 million in 2024, an increase of 46%. The peak was 2022 at $197.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $124.8 million a year.
Does Turkey also export butadiene rubber?
Yes. Turkey exported $37.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Brazil and Egypt. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $113.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for butadiene rubber?
The HS code for butadiene rubber is subheading 4002.20. It sits in HS chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4002 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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