Low-density polyethylene imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $1.30 billion of low-density polyethylene in 2024 (1.12 million tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 205 countries for imports of this product. That is 5% more than in 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 | $1.30B | 1.12M t |
| 2023 | $1.24B | 1.09M t |
| 2022 | $1.59B | 1.03M t |
| 2021 | $1.57B | 1.08M t |
| 2020 | $873.3M | 974.2K t |
| 2019 | $923.0M | 872.6K t |
| 2018 | $1.03B | 846.7K t |
| 2017 | $1.06B | 815.7K t |
Where Turkey imports low-density polyethylene from
Most of the value came from United States (24%), Saudi Arabia (23%), Iran (8%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+245% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $315.4M | 24% |
| Saudi Arabia | $303.9M | 23% |
| Iran | $102.5M | 7.9% |
| Spain | $81.3M | 6.3% |
| Qatar | $68.7M | 5.3% |
| Netherlands | $68.5M | 5.3% |
| Germany | $54.6M | 4.2% |
| Sweden | $44.9M | 3.5% |
| France | $33.5M | 2.6% |
| Belgium | $32.1M | 2.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.16 per kg, close to the world average of $1.26.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Low-density polyethylene exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported low-density polyethylene worth $154.8 million (114.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Italy (26%), Russia (12%), Ukraine (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 46%. Among the main buyer markets, Mexico grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $39.5M | 26% |
| Russia | $18.2M | 12% |
| Ukraine | $13.8M | 8.9% |
| Greece | $12.7M | 8.2% |
| Bulgaria | $11.3M | 7.3% |
| Algeria | $10.5M | 6.8% |
| Syria | $5.0M | 3.2% |
| Portugal | $2.6M | 1.7% |
| Mexico | $2.4M | 1.5% |
| North Macedonia | $2.1M | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey low-density polyethylene imports (HS 3901.10): 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 3901.10: Ethylene polymers: in primary forms, polyethylene having a specific gravity of less than 0.94.
Common questions
What is the value of low-density polyethylene imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported low-density polyethylene worth $1.30 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.12 million tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 205 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply low-density polyethylene to Turkey?
The United States was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($315.4 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (23%) and Iran (8%). The top three together account for 55%, out of 56 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 245% on the year.
What is the average import price of low-density polyethylene per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.16 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $1.26 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of low-density polyethylene to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.06 billion in 2017 to $1.30 billion in 2024, an increase of 22%. The peak was 2022 at $1.59 billion. Over 8 years the average was $1.20 billion a year.
Does Turkey also export low-density polyethylene?
Yes. Turkey exported $154.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, Russia and Ukraine. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $1.15 billion a year.
What is the HS code for low-density polyethylene?
The HS code for low-density polyethylene is subheading 3901.10. 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?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Turkey. Tell us your product to see it live.
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