Expandable polystyrene beads exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of expandable polystyrene beads by Turkey reached $216.1 million in 2024 (130.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 6th of 99 countries for exports of this product. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 31% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $322.9 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $216.1M | 130.4K t |
| 2023 | $218.7M | 130.7K t |
| 2022 | $322.9M | 140.5K t |
| 2021 | $295.1M | 147.2K t |
| 2020 | $108.8M | 98.6K t |
| 2019 | $95.4M | 73.3K t |
| 2018 | $70.3M | 42.3K t |
| 2017 | $32.3M | 19.9K t |
Where Turkey exports expandable polystyrene beads to
Most of it went to Romania (13%), Ukraine (9%), Italy (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 31%. Among the main buyer markets, Egypt grew fastest (+214% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Romania | $28.6M | 13% |
| Ukraine | $20.2M | 9.3% |
| Italy | $18.2M | 8.4% |
| Belgium | $13.7M | 6.4% |
| Serbia | $12.7M | 5.9% |
| Egypt | $11.5M | 5.3% |
| Portugal | $10.4M | 4.8% |
| Brazil | $8.6M | 4% |
| Russia | $7.3M | 3.4% |
| Hungary | $7.3M | 3.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.66 per kg, close to the world average of $1.73.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Expandable polystyrene beads imports to Turkey
In 2024, Turkey imported expandable polystyrene beads worth $53.5 million (36.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Most of the value came from China (26%), Iran (24%), Austria (17%). Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $13.8M | 26% |
| Iran | $12.7M | 24% |
| Austria | $9.1M | 17% |
| Russia | $5.9M | 11% |
| Taiwan | $3.3M | 6.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2.5M | 4.6% |
| Belgium | $1.8M | 3.5% |
| Egypt | $1.4M | 2.6% |
| Netherlands | $952K | 1.8% |
| Germany | $922K | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey expandable polystyrene beads exports (HS 3903.11): 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 3903.11: Styrene polymers: expansible polystyrene, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of expandable polystyrene beads exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported expandable polystyrene beads worth $216.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 130.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 99 countries worldwide, with 5% of world exports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries buy expandable polystyrene beads from Turkey?
Romania was the largest buyer with 13% of the value ($28.6 million), followed by Ukraine (9%) and Italy (8%). The top three together account for 31%, out of 71 buyer countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 214% on the year.
What is the average export price of expandable polystyrene beads per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.66 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.73 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of expandable polystyrene beads from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $32.3 million in 2017 to $216.1 million in 2024, an increase of 569%. The peak was 2022 at $322.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $169.9 million a year.
Does Turkey also import expandable polystyrene beads?
Yes. Turkey imported $53.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Iran and Austria. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $162.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for expandable polystyrene beads?
The HS code for expandable polystyrene beads is subheading 3903.11. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3903 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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