Plastic rope and cordage exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Turkey exported $14.3 million of plastic rope and cordage in 2024 (6.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Value rose 11% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $21.9 million.
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 | $14.3M | 6.3K t |
| 2023 | $12.9M | 6.4K t |
| 2022 | $13.8M | 5.7K t |
| 2021 | $21.9M | 6.7K t |
| 2020 | $18.0M | 6.9K t |
| 2019 | $15.9M | 5.7K t |
| 2018 | $16.0M | 4.9K t |
| 2017 | $13.4M | 5.3K t |
Where Turkey exports plastic rope and cordage to
The largest buyer markets were Egypt (19%), United States (8%), Belgium (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 35%. Among the main buyer markets, Ireland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $2.8M | 19% |
| United States | $1.2M | 8.1% |
| Belgium | $1.1M | 7.9% |
| United Kingdom | $697K | 4.9% |
| Tunisia | $540K | 3.8% |
| Ireland | $525K | 3.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $481K | 3.4% |
| Greece | $417K | 2.9% |
| Israel | $415K | 2.9% |
| Italy | $384K | 2.7% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.25 per kg, 29% below the world average of $3.18, 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 rope and cordage imports to Turkey
Imports of plastic rope and cordage by Turkey reached $11.8 million in 2024 (4.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Most of the value came from India (22%), China (16%), Portugal (15%). Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $2.5M | 22% |
| China | $1.8M | 16% |
| Portugal | $1.8M | 15% |
| South Korea | $997K | 8.5% |
| New Zealand | $803K | 6.8% |
| Greece | $734K | 6.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $596K | 5.1% |
| Vietnam | $481K | 4.1% |
| Japan | $441K | 3.8% |
| Malaysia | $303K | 2.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey plastic rope and cordage exports (HS 5607.49): 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 5607.49: Twine, cordage, ropes, cables: of polyethylene or polypropylene (excluding binder or baler twine), whether or not plaited, braided or rubber or plastic impregnated, coated, covered or sheathed.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic rope and cordage exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported plastic rope and cordage worth $14.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 139 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries buy plastic rope and cordage from Turkey?
Egypt was the largest buyer with 19% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by the United States (8%) and Belgium (8%). The top three together account for 35%, out of 128 buyer countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 557% on the year.
What is the average export price of plastic rope and cordage per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.25 per kg in 2024, 29% below the world average of $3.18 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of plastic rope and cordage from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $13.4 million in 2017 to $14.3 million in 2024, an increase of 7%. The peak was 2021 at $21.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $15.8 million a year.
Does Turkey also import plastic rope and cordage?
Yes. Turkey imported $11.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from India, China and Portugal. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $2.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic rope and cordage?
The HS code for plastic rope and cordage is subheading 5607.49. It sits in HS chapter 56 (wadding, felt and nonwovens, special yarns; twine, cordage, ropes and cables and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5607 page.
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