Flexible plastic tubing (unreinforced) imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of flexible plastic tubing (unreinforced) by Turkey reached $134.8 million in 2024 (23.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 220 countries for imports of this product. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average.
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 | $134.8M | 23.2K t |
| 2023 | $131.0M | 16.1K t |
| 2022 | $109.4M | 12.8K t |
| 2021 | $102.6M | 11.3K t |
| 2020 | $73.7M | 10.7K t |
| 2019 | $65.6M | 11.0K t |
| 2018 | $63.0M | 9.8K t |
| 2017 | $57.8M | 8.7K t |
Where Turkey imports flexible plastic tubing (unreinforced) from
The largest suppliers were Italy (42%), Germany (15%), Czech Republic (8%). Among the main suppliers, Iran grew fastest (+191% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $56.9M | 42% |
| Germany | $20.8M | 16% |
| Czech Republic | $10.1M | 7.5% |
| China | $9.2M | 6.9% |
| Iran | $7.0M | 5.2% |
| Russia | $5.1M | 3.8% |
| Lithuania | $3.2M | 2.4% |
| France | $2.7M | 2% |
| United States | $2.6M | 1.9% |
| Spain | $2.5M | 1.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.81 per kg, 22% below the world average of $7.45, 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.
Flexible plastic tubing (unreinforced) exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported flexible plastic tubing (unreinforced) worth $35.0 million (8.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Germany (10%), Uzbekistan (9%), Italy (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 24%. Among the main buyer markets, Uzbekistan grew fastest (+706% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $3.6M | 10% |
| Uzbekistan | $3.0M | 8.6% |
| Italy | $2.0M | 5.7% |
| Morocco | $1.8M | 5% |
| United Kingdom | $1.4M | 4.1% |
| Mexico | $1.2M | 3.4% |
| Sweden | $1.2M | 3.3% |
| Romania | $1.1M | 3.1% |
| Spain | $1.1M | 3% |
| Poland | $1.1M | 3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey flexible plastic tubing (unreinforced) imports (HS 3917.32): 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 3917.32: Plastics: tubes, pipes and hoses thereof, other than those of item no. 3917.31, not reinforced or otherwise combined with other materials, without fittings.
Common questions
What is the value of flexible plastic tubing (unreinforced) imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported flexible plastic tubing (unreinforced) worth $134.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 23.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 220 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply flexible plastic tubing (unreinforced) to Turkey?
Italy was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($56.9 million), followed by Germany (15%) and the Czech Republic (8%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 69 supplier countries in total. Iran grew fastest among the top ten, up 191% on the year.
What is the average import price of flexible plastic tubing (unreinforced) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.81 per kg in 2024, 22% below the world average of $7.45 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of flexible plastic tubing (unreinforced) to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $57.8 million in 2017 to $134.8 million in 2024, an increase of 133%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $92.3 million a year.
Does Turkey also export flexible plastic tubing (unreinforced)?
Yes. Turkey exported $35.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, Uzbekistan and Italy. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $99.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for flexible plastic tubing (unreinforced)?
The HS code for flexible plastic tubing (unreinforced) is subheading 3917.32. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3917 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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