Phenol-formaldehyde resins imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported phenol-formaldehyde resins worth $50.4 million (19.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 11% less than in 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 | $50.4M | 19.7K t |
| 2023 | $56.7M | 21.4K t |
| 2022 | $56.4M | 20.7K t |
| 2021 | $55.7M | 23.5K t |
| 2020 | $42.1M | 22.5K t |
| 2019 | $41.9M | 20.7K t |
| 2018 | $52.0M | 24.5K t |
| 2017 | $49.4M | 27.4K t |
Where Turkey imports phenol-formaldehyde resins from
Most of the value came from Germany (22%), France (22%), China (11%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+37% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $11.2M | 22% |
| France | $10.9M | 22% |
| China | $5.8M | 12% |
| South Korea | $4.9M | 9.7% |
| India | $3.4M | 6.8% |
| Italy | $3.0M | 5.9% |
| Slovenia | $2.3M | 4.5% |
| Japan | $1.6M | 3.2% |
| Taiwan | $1.5M | 3.1% |
| Belgium | $1.3M | 2.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.56 per kg, close to the world average of $2.15.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Phenol-formaldehyde resins exports from Turkey
Exports of phenol-formaldehyde resins by Turkey reached $8.6 million in 2024 (8.4 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Bulgaria (28%), Russia (10%), Romania (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 47%. Among the main buyer markets, Egypt grew fastest (+301% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bulgaria | $2.4M | 28% |
| Russia | $823K | 9.6% |
| Romania | $796K | 9.3% |
| Moldova | $623K | 7.2% |
| Ukraine | $597K | 6.9% |
| Italy | $442K | 5.1% |
| Pakistan | $379K | 4.4% |
| Greece | $368K | 4.3% |
| Peru | $325K | 3.8% |
| Egypt | $324K | 3.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey phenol-formaldehyde resins imports (HS 3909.40): 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 3909.40: Phenolic resins: in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of phenol-formaldehyde resins imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported phenol-formaldehyde resins worth $50.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 19.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 176 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply phenol-formaldehyde resins to Turkey?
Germany was the largest supplier with 22% of the value ($11.2 million), followed by France (22%) and China (11%). The top three together account for 55%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 37% on the year.
What is the average import price of phenol-formaldehyde resins per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.56 per kg in 2024, 19% above the world average of $2.15 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of phenol-formaldehyde resins to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $49.4 million in 2017 to $50.4 million in 2024, an increase of 2%. The peak was 2023 at $56.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $50.6 million a year.
Does Turkey also export phenol-formaldehyde resins?
Yes. Turkey exported $8.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Bulgaria, Russia and Romania. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $41.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for phenol-formaldehyde resins?
The HS code for phenol-formaldehyde resins is subheading 3909.40. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3909 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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