Glue exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of glue by Turkey reached $271.5 million in 2024 (95.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average.
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 | $271.5M | 95.4K t |
| 2023 | $266.8M | 90.0K t |
| 2022 | $246.8M | 82.7K t |
| 2021 | $185.9M | 70.0K t |
| 2020 | $141.1M | 58.2K t |
| 2019 | $139.4M | 57.5K t |
| 2018 | $123.4M | 48.3K t |
| 2017 | $139.9M | 51.5K t |
Where Turkey exports glue to
Most of it went to Russia (19%), Iran (10%), Iraq (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 38%. Among the main buyer markets, Morocco grew fastest (+53% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $51.9M | 19% |
| Iran | $27.5M | 10% |
| Iraq | $23.2M | 8.5% |
| Uzbekistan | $13.0M | 4.8% |
| Poland | $10.5M | 3.9% |
| Egypt | $8.1M | 3% |
| Azerbaijan | $7.9M | 2.9% |
| Kazakhstan | $7.9M | 2.9% |
| United Kingdom | $7.5M | 2.8% |
| Morocco | $6.2M | 2.3% |
Product types under HS 3506
| 3506.91 | Adhesives: prepared, based on polymers of heading 3901 to 3913 or on rubber | 50% |
| 3506.10 | Glues or adhesives: prepared, products suitable for use as glues or adhesives, put up for retail sale as glues or adhesives, not exceeding a net… | 37% |
| 3506.99 | Glues and other adhesives: prepared, n.e.c. in heading no. 3506, not exceeding a net weight of 1kg | 13% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3506.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.85 per kg, 33% below the world average of $4.24, 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.
Glue imports to Turkey
Imports of glue by Turkey reached $270.6 million in 2024 (68.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. The largest suppliers were Germany (32%), China (13%), Italy (10%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $85.5M | 32% |
| China | $35.0M | 13% |
| Italy | $26.4M | 9.8% |
| United Kingdom | $16.9M | 6.2% |
| United States | $12.1M | 4.5% |
| Switzerland | $11.8M | 4.4% |
| France | $11.4M | 4.2% |
| Egypt | $10.2M | 3.8% |
| Poland | $8.1M | 3% |
| Romania | $6.5M | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 3506: Prepared glues and other prepared adhesives, n.e.c. or included; products suitable for use as glues or adhesives, put up for retail sale as glues or adhesives, not exceeding 1kg net weight.
Common questions
What is the value of glue exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported glue worth $271.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 95.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 193 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries buy glue from Turkey?
Russia was the largest buyer with 19% of the value ($51.9 million), followed by Iran (10%) and Iraq (9%). The top three together account for 38%, out of 172 buyer countries in total. Morocco grew fastest among the top ten, up 53% on the year.
What is the average export price of glue per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.85 per kg in 2024, 33% below the world average of $4.24 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 exports of glue from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $139.9 million in 2017 to $271.5 million in 2024, an increase of 94%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import glue?
Yes. Turkey imported $270.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, China and Italy. That compares with exports of $271.5 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for glue?
The HS code for glue is heading 3506. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 3506.91 (50% of the value) and 3506.10 (37%). It sits in HS chapter 35 (albuminoidal substances; modified starches; glues; enzymes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3506 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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