Plastic building material exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Turkey exported plastic building material worth $458.8 million (146.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 190 countries. Value fell 5% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% 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 | $458.8M | 146.2K t |
| 2023 | $482.1M | 142.1K t |
| 2022 | $464.7M | 147.1K t |
| 2021 | $405.5M | 145.1K t |
| 2020 | $288.3M | 118.9K t |
| 2019 | $265.5M | 106.3K t |
| 2018 | $243.7M | 90.6K t |
| 2017 | $220.0M | 84.0K t |
Where Turkey exports plastic building material to
Most of it went to France (16%), Iraq (7%), Germany (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 30%.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $73.1M | 16% |
| Iraq | $31.5M | 6.9% |
| Germany | $31.4M | 6.8% |
| Romania | $25.0M | 5.5% |
| Spain | $17.9M | 3.9% |
| Serbia | $16.2M | 3.5% |
| Netherlands | $14.5M | 3.2% |
| Hungary | $14.4M | 3.1% |
| Italy | $13.3M | 2.9% |
| United States | $11.1M | 2.4% |
Product types under HS 3925
| 3925.20 | Plastics: builders' ware, doors, windows and their frames and thresholds for doors | 52% |
| 3925.90 | Plastics: builders' ware, n.e.c. or included in heading no. 3925 | 42% |
| 3925.30 | Plastics: builders' ware, shutters, blinds (including venetian blinds) and similar articles and parts thereof | 4% |
| 3925.10 | Plastics: builders' ware, reservoirs, tanks, vats and similar containers of a capacity exceeding 300 litres | 2.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3925.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.14 per kg, 22% below the world average of $4.05, 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.
Plastic building material imports to Turkey
Imports of plastic building material by Turkey reached $38.8 million in 2024 (6.1 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from Germany (26%), China (19%), Italy (8%). Among the main suppliers, Mexico grew fastest (+770% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $10.0M | 26% |
| China | $7.5M | 20% |
| Italy | $3.1M | 8% |
| France | $2.3M | 6.1% |
| Poland | $2.1M | 5.5% |
| United Kingdom | $1.5M | 3.9% |
| Netherlands | $1.4M | 3.6% |
| Russia | $1.4M | 3.5% |
| United States | $1.4M | 3.5% |
| Mexico | $962K | 2.5% |
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 3925: Plastics; builders' wares n.e.c. or included.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic building material exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported plastic building material worth $458.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 146.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 190 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries buy plastic building material from Turkey?
France was the largest buyer with 16% of the value ($73.1 million), followed by Iraq (7%) and Germany (7%). The top three together account for 30%, out of 176 buyer countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 11% on the year.
What is the average export price of plastic building material per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.14 per kg in 2024, 22% below the world average of $4.05 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 exports of plastic building material from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $220.0 million in 2017 to $458.8 million in 2024, an increase of 109%. The peak was 2023 at $482.1 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import plastic building material?
Yes. Turkey imported $38.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, China and Italy. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $420.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic building material?
The HS code for plastic building material is heading 3925. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 3925.20 (52% of the value) and 3925.90 (42%). It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3925 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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