Plastic film and sheet (other) imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $56.0 million of plastic film and sheet (other) in 2024 (6.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 15% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average.
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 | $56.0M | 6.5K t |
| 2023 | $48.5M | 5.2K t |
| 2022 | $42.6M | 3.8K t |
| 2021 | $38.3M | 3.8K t |
| 2020 | $29.7M | 3.6K t |
| 2019 | $28.3M | 3.5K t |
| 2018 | $29.0M | 2.5K t |
| 2017 | $23.9M | 2.8K t |
Where Turkey imports plastic film and sheet (other) from
Most of the value came from China (39%), Italy (15%), United States (12%). Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+352% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $21.7M | 39% |
| Italy | $8.5M | 15% |
| United States | $6.5M | 12% |
| Germany | $4.3M | 7.7% |
| France | $3.9M | 6.9% |
| Japan | $3.3M | 5.9% |
| Spain | $1.4M | 2.5% |
| Taiwan | $1.3M | 2.3% |
| United Kingdom | $1.1M | 2% |
| Luxembourg | $1.1M | 1.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.64 per kg, 25% below the world average of $11.58, 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 and sheet (other) exports from Turkey
Exports of plastic film and sheet (other) by Turkey reached $43.5 million in 2024 (10.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were United Kingdom (10%), Netherlands (9%), Greece (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 25%. Among the main buyer markets, Poland grew fastest (+183% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $4.5M | 10% |
| Netherlands | $3.9M | 8.9% |
| Greece | $2.4M | 5.6% |
| Sweden | $2.3M | 5.2% |
| Denmark | $2.1M | 4.8% |
| Algeria | $2.0M | 4.6% |
| Russia | $1.9M | 4.3% |
| Poland | $1.8M | 4.3% |
| United States | $1.7M | 4% |
| France | $1.6M | 3.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey plastic film and sheet (other) imports (HS 3920.99): 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 3920.99: Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), of plastics n.e.c. in heading no. 3920, non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic film and sheet (other) imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported plastic film and sheet (other) worth $56.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 218 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic film and sheet (other) to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($21.7 million), followed by Italy (15%) and the United States (12%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 67 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 352% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic film and sheet (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.64 per kg in 2024, 25% below the world average of $11.58 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic film and sheet (other) to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $23.9 million in 2017 to $56.0 million in 2024, an increase of 134%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $37.0 million a year.
Does Turkey also export plastic film and sheet (other)?
Yes. Turkey exported $43.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Kingdom, the Netherlands and Greece. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $12.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic film and sheet (other)?
The HS code for plastic film and sheet (other) is subheading 3920.99. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3920 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Shipment-level records for Turkey reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
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