Natural rubber latex imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of natural rubber latex by Turkey reached $35.3 million in 2024 (23.6 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 170 countries. Value rose 28% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $46.6 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 | $35.3M | 23.6K t |
| 2023 | $27.7M | 23.7K t |
| 2022 | $45.2M | 28.1K t |
| 2021 | $46.6M | 27.9K t |
| 2020 | $25.2M | 21.6K t |
| 2019 | $24.7M | 22.1K t |
| 2018 | $24.2M | 16.7K t |
| 2017 | $30.5M | 21.6K t |
Where Turkey imports natural rubber latex from
The largest suppliers were Thailand (49%), Vietnam (39%), Guatemala (5%). Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest (+44% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $17.2M | 49% |
| Vietnam | $13.8M | 39% |
| Guatemala | $1.6M | 4.6% |
| Malaysia | $720K | 2% |
| Cameroon | $568K | 1.6% |
| China | $391K | 1.1% |
| Netherlands | $212K | 0.6% |
| Taiwan | $182K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $161K | 0.5% |
| Indonesia | $111K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.50 per kg, close to the world average of $1.48.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Natural rubber latex exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported natural rubber latex worth $691 thousand (348 tonnes). Most of it went to Iran (49%), Syria (12%), Russia (5%). Among the main buyer markets, Syria grew fastest (+409% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iran | $341K | 49% |
| Syria | $83K | 12% |
| Russia | $35K | 5% |
| Georgia | $34K | 4.9% |
| Egypt | $24K | 3.4% |
| Ukraine | $20K | 2.9% |
| Serbia | $20K | 2.9% |
| Germany | $19K | 2.8% |
| Azerbaijan | $18K | 2.5% |
| Cyprus | $14K | 2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey natural rubber latex imports (HS 4001.10): 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 4001.10: Rubber: natural rubber latex, whether or not pre-vulcanised, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip.
Common questions
What is the value of natural rubber latex imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported natural rubber latex worth $35.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 23.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 170 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply natural rubber latex to Turkey?
Thailand was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($17.2 million), followed by Vietnam (39%) and Guatemala (5%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Cameroon grew fastest among the top ten, up 513% on the year.
What is the average import price of natural rubber latex per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.50 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.48 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of natural rubber latex to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $30.5 million in 2017 to $35.3 million in 2024, an increase of 16%. The peak was 2021 at $46.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $32.4 million a year.
Does Turkey also export natural rubber latex?
Yes. Turkey exported $691 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Iran, Syria and Russia. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $34.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for natural rubber latex?
The HS code for natural rubber latex is subheading 4001.10. 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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