Multi-purpose adhesive exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Turkey exported $36.4 million of multi-purpose adhesive in 2024 (14.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Value fell 8% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $36.4M | 14.7K t |
| 2023 | $39.7M | 14.5K t |
| 2022 | $41.5M | 16.0K t |
| 2021 | $33.0M | 14.9K t |
| 2020 | $26.8M | 14.6K t |
| 2019 | $26.9M | 15.1K t |
| 2018 | $32.4M | 14.5K t |
| 2017 | $45.4M | 16.3K t |
Where Turkey exports multi-purpose adhesive to
The largest buyer markets were Iran (15%), United Kingdom (6%), Iraq (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 28%. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+59% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iran | $5.6M | 15% |
| United Kingdom | $2.3M | 6.3% |
| Iraq | $2.2M | 6% |
| Russia | $1.9M | 5.2% |
| Egypt | $1.9M | 5.2% |
| Morocco | $1.5M | 4.1% |
| Libya | $1.4M | 3.8% |
| Kazakhstan | $1.4M | 3.8% |
| Romania | $1.3M | 3.6% |
| United States | $1.2M | 3.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.48 per kg, 21% below the world average of $3.14, 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.
Multi-purpose adhesive imports to Turkey
Imports of multi-purpose adhesive by Turkey reached $24.9 million in 2024 (6.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Most of the value came from United Kingdom (28%), China (21%), Romania (13%). Among the main suppliers, Romania grew fastest (+684% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $7.1M | 28% |
| China | $5.3M | 21% |
| Romania | $3.1M | 13% |
| Taiwan | $2.2M | 8.7% |
| Germany | $1.9M | 7.7% |
| Spain | $1.1M | 4.5% |
| Italy | $1.1M | 4.3% |
| France | $827K | 3.3% |
| United States | $650K | 2.6% |
| Netherlands | $311K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey multi-purpose adhesive exports (HS 3506.99): 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 3506.99: Glues and other adhesives: prepared, n.e.c. in heading no. 3506, not exceeding a net weight of 1kg.
Common questions
What is the value of multi-purpose adhesive exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported multi-purpose adhesive worth $36.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 177 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries buy multi-purpose adhesive from Turkey?
Iran was the largest buyer with 15% of the value ($5.6 million), followed by the United Kingdom (6%) and Iraq (6%). The top three together account for 28%, out of 152 buyer countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 59% on the year.
What is the average export price of multi-purpose adhesive per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.48 per kg in 2024, 21% below the world average of $3.14 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of multi-purpose adhesive from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $45.4 million in 2017 to $36.4 million in 2024, a fall of 20%. The peak was 2017 at $45.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $35.3 million a year.
Does Turkey also import multi-purpose adhesive?
Yes. Turkey imported $24.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the United Kingdom, China and Romania. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $11.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for multi-purpose adhesive?
The HS code for multi-purpose adhesive is subheading 3506.99. 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?
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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