Nylon imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported nylon worth $372.3 million (141.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 5% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $485.0 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 | $372.3M | 141.0K t |
| 2023 | $392.4M | 139.9K t |
| 2022 | $485.0M | 139.0K t |
| 2021 | $417.3M | 133.7K t |
| 2020 | $252.5M | 108.1K t |
| 2019 | $290.4M | 106.3K t |
| 2018 | $300.3M | 105.4K t |
| 2017 | $262.1M | 104.9K t |
Where Turkey imports nylon from
Most of the value came from Germany (27%), Russia (12%), Belgium (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 49%. Among the main suppliers, Belarus grew fastest (+58% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $99.0M | 27% |
| Russia | $45.6M | 12% |
| Belgium | $38.4M | 10% |
| Italy | $33.4M | 9% |
| France | $27.7M | 7.4% |
| Spain | $21.9M | 5.9% |
| United States | $19.6M | 5.3% |
| Netherlands | $19.4M | 5.2% |
| Belarus | $16.2M | 4.4% |
| China | $15.7M | 4.2% |
Product types under HS 3908
| 3908.10 | Polyamides: polyamide-6, -11, -12, -6,6, -6,9, -6,10 or -6,12, in primary forms | 91% |
| 3908.90 | Polyamides: n.e.c. in heading no. 3908, in primary forms | 9.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3908.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.64 per kg, 20% below the world average of $3.31, 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.
Nylon exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported nylon worth $159.6 million (60.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Italy (17%), Spain (11%), Germany (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 36%.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $26.4M | 17% |
| Spain | $17.5M | 11% |
| Germany | $14.4M | 9% |
| France | $12.4M | 7.8% |
| Iran | $10.5M | 6.6% |
| Russia | $7.3M | 4.6% |
| United Kingdom | $6.2M | 3.9% |
| Kazakhstan | $6.0M | 3.7% |
| Belgium | $4.3M | 2.7% |
| Poland | $4.2M | 2.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 3908: Polyamides in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of nylon imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported nylon worth $372.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 141.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 190 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply nylon to Turkey?
Germany was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($99.0 million), followed by Russia (12%) and Belgium (10%). The top three together account for 49%, out of 54 supplier countries in total. Belarus grew fastest among the top ten, up 58% on the year.
What is the average import price of nylon per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.64 per kg in 2024, 20% below the world average of $3.31 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 nylon to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $262.1 million in 2017 to $372.3 million in 2024, an increase of 42%. The peak was 2022 at $485.0 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export nylon?
Yes. Turkey exported $159.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, Spain and Germany. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $212.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for nylon?
The HS code for nylon is heading 3908. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 3908.10 (91% of the value) and 3908.90 (9%). It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3908 page.
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