High-density polyethylene imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of high-density polyethylene by Turkey reached $1.05 billion in 2024 (999.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 202 countries. Value fell 14% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $1.05B | 999.5K t |
| 2023 | $1.22B | 1.13M t |
| 2022 | $1.24B | 957.0K t |
| 2021 | $1.15B | 900.3K t |
| 2020 | $723.1M | 824.4K t |
| 2019 | $636.9M | 603.5K t |
| 2018 | $887.6M | 681.4K t |
| 2017 | $1.01B | 838.5K t |
Where Turkey imports high-density polyethylene from
The largest suppliers were Saudi Arabia (23%), Iran (18%), United States (12%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $240.6M | 23% |
| Iran | $188.4M | 18% |
| United States | $122.4M | 12% |
| Uzbekistan | $87.1M | 8.3% |
| South Korea | $65.4M | 6.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $39.7M | 3.8% |
| Russia | $39.2M | 3.7% |
| Belgium | $37.7M | 3.6% |
| Italy | $29.5M | 2.8% |
| Egypt | $24.1M | 2.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.05 per kg, close to the world average of $1.13.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
High-density polyethylene exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $121.8 million of high-density polyethylene in 2024 (79.8 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Ukraine (34%), Libya (6%), Algeria (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 46%. Among the main buyer markets, Belgium grew fastest (+658% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ukraine | $41.5M | 34% |
| Libya | $7.4M | 6.1% |
| Algeria | $7.2M | 5.9% |
| Syria | $6.9M | 5.7% |
| Greece | $6.9M | 5.7% |
| Spain | $5.8M | 4.8% |
| Italy | $4.5M | 3.7% |
| North Macedonia | $4.1M | 3.3% |
| Romania | $3.8M | 3.1% |
| Belgium | $3.7M | 3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey high-density polyethylene imports (HS 3901.20): 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 3901.20: Ethylene polymers: in primary forms, polyethylene having a specific gravity of 0.94 or more.
Common questions
What is the value of high-density polyethylene imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported high-density polyethylene worth $1.05 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 999.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 202 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply high-density polyethylene to Turkey?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($240.6 million), followed by Iran (18%) and the United States (12%). The top three together account for 53%, out of 58 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 19% on the year.
What is the average import price of high-density polyethylene per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.05 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $1.13 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of high-density polyethylene to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.01 billion in 2017 to $1.05 billion in 2024, an increase of 3%. The peak was 2022 at $1.24 billion. Over 8 years the average was $990.0 million a year.
Does Turkey also export high-density polyethylene?
Yes. Turkey exported $121.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ukraine, Libya and Algeria. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $926.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for high-density polyethylene?
The HS code for high-density polyethylene is subheading 3901.20. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3901 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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