Carbon black rubber compound imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported carbon black rubber compound worth $64.9 million (27.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 12% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $64.9M | 27.3K t |
| 2023 | $73.8M | 32.1K t |
| 2022 | $69.6M | 32.4K t |
| 2021 | $54.9M | 27.8K t |
| 2020 | $45.0M | 25.9K t |
| 2019 | $54.8M | 30.5K t |
| 2018 | $57.6M | 35.2K t |
| 2017 | $56.7M | 36.2K t |
Where Turkey imports carbon black rubber compound from
The largest suppliers were Italy (31%), Romania (18%), Germany (12%). Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest (+90% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $20.4M | 32% |
| Romania | $11.7M | 18% |
| Germany | $7.6M | 12% |
| United States | $5.2M | 8% |
| Spain | $4.7M | 7.3% |
| France | $3.5M | 5.3% |
| United Kingdom | $2.5M | 3.9% |
| Serbia | $2.4M | 3.6% |
| Poland | $1.7M | 2.6% |
| Belgium | $1.3M | 2.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.38 per kg, 28% below the world average of $3.32, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Carbon black rubber compound exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported carbon black rubber compound worth $31.2 million (12.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Mexico (38%), United Kingdom (14%), Italy (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Czech Republic grew fastest (+482% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $11.8M | 38% |
| United Kingdom | $4.5M | 14% |
| Italy | $2.2M | 7.1% |
| Belarus | $2.0M | 6.5% |
| Greece | $1.8M | 5.7% |
| Czech Republic | $1.4M | 4.6% |
| Russia | $1.0M | 3.3% |
| Luxembourg | $663K | 2.1% |
| Poland | $618K | 2% |
| Serbia | $574K | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey carbon black rubber compound imports (HS 4005.10): 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 4005.10: Rubber: unvulcanised, compounded with carbon black or silica, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip.
Common questions
What is the value of carbon black rubber compound imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported carbon black rubber compound worth $64.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 27.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 168 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply carbon black rubber compound to Turkey?
Italy was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($20.4 million), followed by Romania (18%) and Germany (12%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 46 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 90% on the year.
What is the average import price of carbon black rubber compound per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.38 per kg in 2024, 28% below the world average of $3.32 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of carbon black rubber compound to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $56.7 million in 2017 to $64.9 million in 2024, an increase of 15%. The peak was 2023 at $73.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $59.7 million a year.
Does Turkey also export carbon black rubber compound?
Yes. Turkey exported $31.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, the United Kingdom and Italy. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $33.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for carbon black rubber compound?
The HS code for carbon black rubber compound is subheading 4005.10. It sits in HS chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4005 page.
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