Petroleum resin imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $162.4 million of petroleum resin in 2024 (70.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 3% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $162.4M | 70.0K t |
| 2023 | $168.1M | 70.5K t |
| 2022 | $184.7M | 61.5K t |
| 2021 | $148.5M | 49.8K t |
| 2020 | $110.7M | 42.3K t |
| 2019 | $110.4M | 39.1K t |
| 2018 | $105.5M | 34.2K t |
| 2017 | $99.1M | 35.5K t |
Where Turkey imports petroleum resin from
The largest suppliers were China (26%), Germany (17%), France (11%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+42% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $42.9M | 26% |
| Germany | $27.7M | 17% |
| France | $18.6M | 12% |
| South Korea | $16.4M | 10% |
| United States | $8.5M | 5.2% |
| Italy | $7.6M | 4.7% |
| Netherlands | $6.4M | 3.9% |
| Japan | $5.8M | 3.6% |
| Austria | $4.2M | 2.6% |
| Azerbaijan | $2.3M | 1.4% |
Product types under HS 3911
| 3911.90 | Polysulphides, polysulphones and similar products of chemical synthesis n.e.c. in chapter 39: in primary forms | 54% |
| 3911.10 | Petroleum resins, coumarone, indene or coumarone-indene resins and polyterpenes: in primary forms | 46% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3911.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.32 per kg, 28% below the world average of $3.22, 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.
Petroleum resin exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $19.5 million of petroleum resin in 2024 (5.4 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Russia (34%), Kazakhstan (15%), Iran (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Kazakhstan grew fastest (+89% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $6.7M | 34% |
| Kazakhstan | $2.8M | 15% |
| Iran | $1.7M | 8.5% |
| India | $1.0M | 5.2% |
| Canada | $829K | 4.3% |
| Italy | $710K | 3.7% |
| Azerbaijan | $564K | 2.9% |
| Poland | $400K | 2.1% |
| Spain | $389K | 2% |
| Egypt | $314K | 1.6% |
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 3911: Petroleum resins, coumarone-indene resins, polyterpenes, polysulphides, polysulphones and similar products of chemical synthesis n.e.c. in chapter 39, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of petroleum resin imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported petroleum resin worth $162.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 70.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 194 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply petroleum resin to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($42.9 million), followed by Germany (17%) and France (11%). The top three together account for 55%, out of 50 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 42% on the year.
What is the average import price of petroleum resin per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.32 per kg in 2024, 28% below the world average of $3.22 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 petroleum resin to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $99.1 million in 2017 to $162.4 million in 2024, an increase of 64%. The peak was 2022 at $184.7 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export petroleum resin?
Yes. Turkey exported $19.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Russia, Kazakhstan and Iran. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $142.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for petroleum resin?
The HS code for petroleum resin is heading 3911. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 3911.90 (54% of the value) and 3911.10 (46%). It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3911 page.
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