Engineering plastic imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported engineering plastic worth $1.47 billion (834.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 4% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $2.08 billion.
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 | $1.47B | 834.9K t |
| 2023 | $1.53B | 758.2K t |
| 2022 | $2.08B | 895.1K t |
| 2021 | $1.85B | 768.3K t |
| 2020 | $1.15B | 742.6K t |
| 2019 | $1.24B | 728.1K t |
| 2018 | $1.36B | 688.8K t |
| 2017 | $1.23B | 719.4K t |
Where Turkey imports engineering plastic from
The largest suppliers were China (33%), Germany (13%), South Korea (12%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $483.7M | 33% |
| Germany | $189.9M | 13% |
| South Korea | $169.0M | 12% |
| Netherlands | $135.9M | 9.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $88.4M | 6% |
| Italy | $73.0M | 5% |
| Spain | $43.4M | 3% |
| Malaysia | $42.6M | 2.9% |
| Belgium | $35.1M | 2.4% |
| Taiwan | $20.6M | 1.4% |
Product types under HS 3907
| 3907.20 | Polyethers: in primary forms, excluding polyacetals | 42% |
| 3907.30 | Epoxide resins: in primary forms | 13% |
| 3907.40 | Polycarbonates: in primary forms | 13% |
| 3907.99 | Polyesters: n.e.c. in heading no. 3907, saturated, in primary forms | 12% |
| 3907.61 | Poly(ethylene terephthalate): in primary forms, having a viscosity of 78ml/g or higher | 7.5% |
| 3907.69 | Poly(ethylene terephthalate): in primary forms, having a viscosity of less than 78ml/g | 6.7% |
| 3907.10 | Polyacetals: in primary forms | 3.1% |
| 3907.91 | Polyesters: n.e.c. in heading no. 3907, unsaturated, in primary forms | 2.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3907.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.76 per kg, close to the world average of $1.89.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Engineering plastic exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported engineering plastic worth $1.35 billion (863.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. The largest buyer markets were Spain (9%), Russia (9%), Italy (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 28%. Among the main buyer markets, Belgium grew fastest (+628% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $126.6M | 9.4% |
| Russia | $125.7M | 9.3% |
| Italy | $124.3M | 9.2% |
| Germany | $99.6M | 7.4% |
| United States | $99.3M | 7.3% |
| Romania | $88.4M | 6.5% |
| Greece | $64.6M | 4.8% |
| Belgium | $59.0M | 4.4% |
| Bulgaria | $40.9M | 3% |
| Algeria | $39.7M | 2.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
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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 3907: Polyacetals, other polyethers and epoxide resins, in primary forms; polycarbonates, alkyd resins, polyallyl esters and other polyesters, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of engineering plastic imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported engineering plastic worth $1.47 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 834.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 218 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply engineering plastic to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($483.7 million), followed by Germany (13%) and South Korea (12%). The top three together account for 57%, out of 87 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 22% on the year.
What is the average import price of engineering plastic per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.76 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $1.89 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 engineering plastic to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.23 billion in 2017 to $1.47 billion in 2024, an increase of 19%. The peak was 2022 at $2.08 billion. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export engineering plastic?
Yes. Turkey exported $1.35 billion worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Spain, Russia and Italy. That compares with imports of $1.47 billion in the same year.
What is the HS code for engineering plastic?
The HS code for engineering plastic is heading 3907. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 3907.20 (42% of the value) and 3907.30 (13%). It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3907 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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