Hard rubber and ebonite exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Turkey exported $4.4 million of hard rubber and ebonite in 2024 (697 tonnes). Its share of world exports 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 $6.2 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 | $4.4M | 697 t |
| 2023 | $4.5M | 809 t |
| 2022 | $6.2M | 1.0K t |
| 2021 | $4.9M | 1.0K t |
| 2020 | $4.5M | 677 t |
| 2019 | $3.8M | 658 t |
| 2018 | $3.7M | 684 t |
| 2017 | $4.7M | 972 t |
Where Turkey exports hard rubber and ebonite to
Most of it went to Germany (15%), United States (14%), Brazil (14%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 42%. Among the main buyer markets, Azerbaijan grew fastest (+232% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $646K | 15% |
| United States | $600K | 14% |
| Brazil | $590K | 14% |
| Russia | $476K | 11% |
| Iraq | $217K | 5% |
| Italy | $217K | 5% |
| Morocco | $160K | 3.7% |
| Algeria | $109K | 2.5% |
| Azerbaijan | $98K | 2.3% |
| Liberia | $94K | 2.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.25 per kg, 31% above the world average of $4.77. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Hard rubber and ebonite imports to Turkey
In 2024, Turkey imported hard rubber and ebonite worth $847 thousand (108 tonnes). Most of the value came from Japan (28%), France (19%), Germany (14%). Among the main suppliers, Canada grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $238K | 28% |
| France | $163K | 19% |
| Germany | $122K | 14% |
| China | $117K | 14% |
| Belgium | $37K | 4.3% |
| Spain | $34K | 4% |
| Czech Republic | $32K | 3.8% |
| Canada | $13K | 1.6% |
| Italy | $13K | 1.6% |
| Bulgaria | $13K | 1.5% |
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 4017: Hard rubber (e.g. ebonite) in all forms, including waste and scrap; articles of hard rubber.
Common questions
What is the value of hard rubber and ebonite exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported hard rubber and ebonite worth $4.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 697 tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 127 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries buy hard rubber and ebonite from Turkey?
Germany was the largest buyer with 15% of the value ($646 thousand), followed by the United States (14%) and Brazil (14%). The top three together account for 42%, out of 124 buyer countries in total. Azerbaijan grew fastest among the top ten, up 232% on the year.
What is the average export price of hard rubber and ebonite per kg?
The average declared export value was about $6.25 per kg in 2024, 31% above the world average of $4.77 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 hard rubber and ebonite from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $4.7 million in 2017 to $4.4 million in 2024, a fall of 8%. The peak was 2022 at $6.2 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import hard rubber and ebonite?
Yes. Turkey imported $847 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Japan, France and Germany. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $3.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for hard rubber and ebonite?
The HS code for hard rubber and ebonite is heading 4017. In Turkey all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 4017.00. It sits in HS chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4017 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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