Plastic packing cases exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Turkey exported $302.6 million of plastic packing cases in 2024 (95.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $302.6M | 95.2K t |
| 2023 | $299.2M | 95.1K t |
| 2022 | $293.5M | 92.1K t |
| 2021 | $266.2M | 86.2K t |
| 2020 | $226.9M | 78.7K t |
| 2019 | $236.1M | 80.0K t |
| 2018 | $220.6M | 72.8K t |
| 2017 | $204.1M | 70.0K t |
Where Turkey exports plastic packing cases to
Most of it went to Romania (11%), Bulgaria (7%), United Kingdom (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 25%. Among the main buyer markets, Romania grew fastest (+68% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Romania | $33.6M | 11% |
| Bulgaria | $22.5M | 7.4% |
| United Kingdom | $19.6M | 6.5% |
| Germany | $17.7M | 5.9% |
| United States | $10.9M | 3.6% |
| Israel | $10.4M | 3.4% |
| Iraq | $10.3M | 3.4% |
| Spain | $9.3M | 3.1% |
| France | $8.7M | 2.9% |
| Morocco | $8.3M | 2.8% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.18 per kg, close to the world average of $3.67.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Plastic packing cases imports to Turkey
Imports of plastic packing cases by Turkey reached $214.7 million in 2024 (53.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. The largest suppliers were Germany (27%), United States (12%), France (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 50%. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+120% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $57.2M | 27% |
| United States | $26.2M | 12% |
| France | $23.0M | 11% |
| Italy | $14.7M | 6.8% |
| United Kingdom | $14.4M | 6.7% |
| Croatia | $9.3M | 4.4% |
| Bulgaria | $8.8M | 4.1% |
| China | $8.1M | 3.8% |
| Belgium | $7.5M | 3.5% |
| Czech Republic | $6.6M | 3.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey plastic packing cases exports (HS 3923.10): 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 3923.10: Plastics: boxes, cases, crates and similar articles for the conveyance or packing of goods.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic packing cases exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported plastic packing cases worth $302.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 95.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 197 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries buy plastic packing cases from Turkey?
Romania was the largest buyer with 11% of the value ($33.6 million), followed by Bulgaria (7%) and the United Kingdom (6%). The top three together account for 25%, out of 164 buyer countries in total. Romania grew fastest among the top ten, up 68% on the year.
What is the average export price of plastic packing cases per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.18 per kg in 2024, 13% below the world average of $3.67 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of plastic packing cases from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $204.1 million in 2017 to $302.6 million in 2024, an increase of 48%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $256.1 million a year.
Does Turkey also import plastic packing cases?
Yes. Turkey imported $214.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, the United States and France. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $87.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic packing cases?
The HS code for plastic packing cases is subheading 3923.10. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3923 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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