Plastic film exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Turkey exported plastic film worth $757.3 million (245.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. 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 | $757.3M | 245.0K t |
| 2023 | $742.8M | 211.9K t |
| 2022 | $737.5M | 215.5K t |
| 2021 | $654.7M | 207.8K t |
| 2020 | $479.6M | 178.3K t |
| 2019 | $450.5M | 170.1K t |
| 2018 | $422.3M | 147.2K t |
| 2017 | $410.5M | 138.2K t |
Where Turkey exports plastic film to
Most of it went to United States (11%), Iraq (5%), Germany (5%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 20%.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $80.0M | 11% |
| Iraq | $36.1M | 4.8% |
| Germany | $35.0M | 4.6% |
| Poland | $34.9M | 4.6% |
| United Kingdom | $33.7M | 4.4% |
| Russia | $33.6M | 4.4% |
| Italy | $32.4M | 4.3% |
| Iran | $28.1M | 3.7% |
| Romania | $24.6M | 3.2% |
| Netherlands | $22.1M | 2.9% |
Product types under HS 3921
| 3921.90 | Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, other than cellular | 72% |
| 3921.19 | Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of plastics n.e.c. in heading no. 3921, cellular | 11% |
| 3921.13 | Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of polyurethanes, cellular | 6.6% |
| 3921.12 | Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of polymers of vinyl chloride, cellular | 5.9% |
| 3921.11 | Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of polymers of styrene, cellular | 4.7% |
| 3921.14 | Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of regenerated cellulose, cellular | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3921.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.09 per kg, 35% below the world average of $4.76, 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 film imports to Turkey
In 2024, Turkey imported plastic film worth $310.2 million (67.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The largest suppliers were China (20%), Germany (19%), Italy (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 49%.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $60.7M | 20% |
| Germany | $57.8M | 19% |
| Italy | $35.0M | 11% |
| France | $22.8M | 7.4% |
| United States | $14.3M | 4.6% |
| Belgium | $13.2M | 4.3% |
| Spain | $12.1M | 3.9% |
| Switzerland | $9.6M | 3.1% |
| Austria | $8.3M | 2.7% |
| United Kingdom | $7.9M | 2.6% |
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 3921: Plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip n.e.c. in chapter 39.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic film exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported plastic film worth $757.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 245.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 193 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries buy plastic film from Turkey?
The United States was the largest buyer with 11% of the value ($80.0 million), followed by Iraq (5%) and Germany (5%). The top three together account for 20%, out of 167 buyer countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 20% on the year.
What is the average export price of plastic film per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.09 per kg in 2024, 35% below the world average of $4.76 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 film from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $410.5 million in 2017 to $757.3 million in 2024, an increase of 84%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import plastic film?
Yes. Turkey imported $310.2 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 $447.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic film?
The HS code for plastic film is heading 3921. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 3921.90 (72% of the value) and 3921.19 (11%). 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?
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