Non-cellular plastic film exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Turkey exported $542.6 million of non-cellular plastic film in 2024 (169.8 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 176 countries. That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average.
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 | $542.6M | 169.8K t |
| 2023 | $539.4M | 141.7K t |
| 2022 | $537.2M | 145.7K t |
| 2021 | $488.6M | 145.7K t |
| 2020 | $358.0M | 121.9K t |
| 2019 | $326.3M | 116.4K t |
| 2018 | $301.7M | 100.7K t |
| 2017 | $301.9M | 96.7K t |
Where Turkey exports non-cellular plastic film to
The largest buyer markets were United States (11%), Russia (5%), United Kingdom (5%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 22%. Among the main buyer markets, Ukraine grew fastest (+48% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $59.8M | 11% |
| Russia | $29.8M | 5.5% |
| United Kingdom | $28.5M | 5.2% |
| Germany | $26.8M | 4.9% |
| Poland | $22.9M | 4.2% |
| Netherlands | $19.7M | 3.6% |
| Iraq | $19.6M | 3.6% |
| Italy | $19.5M | 3.6% |
| Romania | $18.5M | 3.4% |
| Ukraine | $15.9M | 2.9% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.20 per kg, 31% below the world average of $4.63, 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.
Non-cellular plastic film imports to Turkey
Turkey imported $168.1 million of non-cellular plastic film in 2024 (46.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Most of the value came from China (26%), Germany (18%), Italy (10%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+51% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $42.9M | 26% |
| Germany | $30.9M | 18% |
| Italy | $16.7M | 9.9% |
| France | $11.0M | 6.6% |
| United States | $9.7M | 5.8% |
| Switzerland | $5.4M | 3.2% |
| United Kingdom | $5.1M | 3% |
| South Korea | $5.0M | 3% |
| Spain | $4.6M | 2.7% |
| Austria | $4.4M | 2.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey non-cellular plastic film exports (HS 3921.90): 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 3921.90: Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, other than cellular.
Common questions
What is the value of non-cellular plastic film exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported non-cellular plastic film worth $542.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 169.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 176 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries buy non-cellular plastic film from Turkey?
The United States was the largest buyer with 11% of the value ($59.8 million), followed by Russia (5%) and the United Kingdom (5%). The top three together account for 22%, out of 158 buyer countries in total. Ukraine grew fastest among the top ten, up 48% on the year.
What is the average export price of non-cellular plastic film per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.20 per kg in 2024, 31% below the world average of $4.63 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of non-cellular plastic film from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $301.9 million in 2017 to $542.6 million in 2024, an increase of 80%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $424.5 million a year.
Does Turkey also import non-cellular plastic film?
Yes. Turkey imported $168.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Germany and Italy. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $374.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for non-cellular plastic film?
The HS code for non-cellular plastic film is subheading 3921.90. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3921 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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