Natural rubber imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of natural rubber by Turkey reached $476.4 million in 2024 (266.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 186 countries. That is 25% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $605.7 million.
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 | $476.4M | 266.3K t |
| 2023 | $382.2M | 258.9K t |
| 2022 | $605.7M | 310.0K t |
| 2021 | $528.4M | 280.6K t |
| 2020 | $304.7M | 214.0K t |
| 2019 | $308.9M | 211.1K t |
| 2018 | $315.6M | 207.0K t |
| 2017 | $339.2M | 186.8K t |
Where Turkey imports natural rubber from
Most of the value came from Thailand (32%), Cote d'Ivoire (31%), Indonesia (17%). Among the main suppliers, Liberia grew fastest (+685% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $150.7M | 32% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $148.1M | 31% |
| Indonesia | $79.9M | 17% |
| Vietnam | $44.2M | 9.3% |
| Malaysia | $23.3M | 4.9% |
| Liberia | $11.4M | 2.4% |
| Brazil | $2.4M | 0.5% |
| Cameroon | $2.2M | 0.5% |
| Ghana | $2.1M | 0.4% |
| Germany | $2.0M | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 4001
| 4001.22 | Rubber: technically specified natural rubber (TSNR), in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip (excluding latex and smoked sheets) | 84% |
| 4001.21 | Rubber: natural (excluding latex), in smoked sheets | 7.7% |
| 4001.10 | Rubber: natural rubber latex, whether or not pre-vulcanised, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip | 7.4% |
| 4001.29 | Rubber: natural (excluding latex, technically specified natural rubber and smoked sheets), in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip | 0.7% |
| 4001.30 | Balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle and similar natural gums: in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4001.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.79 per kg, close to the world average of $1.72.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Natural rubber exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported natural rubber worth $21.4 million (10.8 thousand tonnes). Russia alone took 56% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Luxembourg grew fastest (+401% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $12.0M | 56% |
| South Africa | $1.6M | 7.7% |
| Romania | $1.5M | 7.2% |
| Luxembourg | $1.5M | 7.1% |
| Egypt | $1.3M | 6.2% |
| Mexico | $817K | 3.8% |
| Iran | $350K | 1.6% |
| South Korea | $345K | 1.6% |
| Malaysia | $281K | 1.3% |
| Japan | $278K | 1.3% |
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 4001: Natural rubber, balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle and similar gums; in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip.
Common questions
What is the value of natural rubber imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported natural rubber worth $476.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 266.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 186 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply natural rubber to Turkey?
Thailand was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($150.7 million), followed by Cote d'Ivoire (31%) and Indonesia (17%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 45 supplier countries in total. Liberia grew fastest among the top ten, up 685% on the year.
What is the average import price of natural rubber per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.79 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.72 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 imports of natural rubber to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $339.2 million in 2017 to $476.4 million in 2024, an increase of 40%. The peak was 2022 at $605.7 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export natural rubber?
Yes. Turkey exported $21.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Russia, South Africa and Romania. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $455.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for natural rubber?
The HS code for natural rubber is heading 4001. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 4001.22 (84% of the value) and 4001.21 (8%). It sits in HS chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4001 page.
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