Plastic household articles exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of plastic household articles by Turkey reached $239.9 million in 2024 (66.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 204 countries. Value rose 5% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $239.9M | 66.3K t |
| 2023 | $229.3M | 60.7K t |
| 2022 | $219.2M | 60.4K t |
| 2021 | $208.1M | 66.7K t |
| 2020 | $166.1M | 57.1K t |
| 2019 | $150.7M | 53.9K t |
| 2018 | $142.0M | 50.5K t |
| 2017 | $121.8M | 43.0K t |
Where Turkey exports plastic household articles to
Most of it went to United Kingdom (7%), United Arab Emirates (7%), Germany (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 20%. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+129% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $17.4M | 7.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $15.7M | 6.5% |
| Germany | $14.5M | 6% |
| Morocco | $13.1M | 5.5% |
| Greece | $9.8M | 4.1% |
| United States | $9.6M | 4% |
| Romania | $8.4M | 3.5% |
| Poland | $7.6M | 3.2% |
| Iraq | $7.6M | 3.2% |
| Bulgaria | $7.0M | 2.9% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.62 per kg, 22% below the world average of $4.62, 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 household articles imports to Turkey
Imports of plastic household articles by Turkey reached $49.9 million in 2024 (11.4 thousand tonnes). One supplier dominates: China accounted for 63% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $31.3M | 63% |
| Germany | $3.3M | 6.5% |
| Spain | $2.8M | 5.6% |
| Italy | $2.0M | 3.9% |
| India | $1.4M | 2.8% |
| Netherlands | $1.1M | 2.2% |
| Hungary | $864K | 1.7% |
| South Korea | $859K | 1.7% |
| Poland | $792K | 1.6% |
| Morocco | $721K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey plastic household articles exports (HS 3924.90): 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 3924.90: Plastics: household articles and hygienic or toilet articles.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic household articles exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported plastic household articles worth $239.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 66.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 204 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries buy plastic household articles from Turkey?
The United Kingdom was the largest buyer with 7% of the value ($17.4 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (7%) and Germany (6%). The top three together account for 20%, out of 182 buyer countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 129% on the year.
What is the average export price of plastic household articles per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.62 per kg in 2024, 22% below the world average of $4.62 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of plastic household articles from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $121.8 million in 2017 to $239.9 million in 2024, an increase of 97%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $184.6 million a year.
Does Turkey also import plastic household articles?
Yes. Turkey imported $49.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Germany and Spain. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $190.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic household articles?
The HS code for plastic household articles is subheading 3924.90. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3924 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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