Plastic sheet exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Turkey exported $1.94 billion of plastic sheet in 2024 (706.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 7th of 201 countries for exports of this product. Value rose 4% on 2023. 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 | $1.94B | 706.7K t |
| 2023 | $1.86B | 657.3K t |
| 2022 | $2.14B | 696.6K t |
| 2021 | $1.88B | 668.1K t |
| 2020 | $1.44B | 590.9K t |
| 2019 | $1.36B | 533.0K t |
| 2018 | $1.36B | 505.7K t |
| 2017 | $1.17B | 421.5K t |
Where Turkey exports plastic sheet to
Most of it went to United Kingdom (11%), Germany (9%), Italy (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 28%. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+46% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $218.4M | 11% |
| Germany | $177.1M | 9.1% |
| Italy | $147.8M | 7.6% |
| United States | $104.5M | 5.4% |
| Spain | $86.3M | 4.5% |
| Belgium | $78.2M | 4% |
| France | $71.2M | 3.7% |
| Romania | $70.9M | 3.7% |
| Russia | $65.7M | 3.4% |
| Poland | $64.8M | 3.4% |
Product types under HS 3920
| 3920.20 | Plastics: of polymers of propylene, plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported… | 32% |
| 3920.10 | Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), of polymers of ethylene, non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or… | 32% |
| 3920.62 | Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), of poly(ethylene terephthalate), non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated… | 14% |
| 3920.30 | Plastics: of polymers of styrene, plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or… | 7% |
| 3920.43 | Plastics: polymers of vinyl chloride, containing by weight not less than 6% of plasticisers: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not… | 5.6% |
| 3920.49 | Plastics: polymers of vinyl chloride, containing by weight, less than 6% of plasticisers: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive)… | 4.1% |
| 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… | 2.3% |
| 3920.61 | Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), of polycarbonates, non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or… | 1.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3920.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.74 per kg, 20% below the world average of $3.44, 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 sheet imports to Turkey
Turkey imported $1.05 billion of plastic sheet in 2024 (302.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Most of the value came from China (22%), Germany (18%), South Korea (13%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $231.9M | 22% |
| Germany | $193.0M | 18% |
| South Korea | $136.8M | 13% |
| Italy | $101.6M | 9.7% |
| Egypt | $45.6M | 4.3% |
| United Kingdom | $36.6M | 3.5% |
| France | $28.1M | 2.7% |
| Belgium | $23.0M | 2.2% |
| Iran | $20.5M | 2% |
| Netherlands | $20.3M | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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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 3920: Plastics; plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive); non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials, n.e.c. in chapter 39.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic sheet exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported plastic sheet worth $1.94 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 706.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 201 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries buy plastic sheet from Turkey?
The United Kingdom was the largest buyer with 11% of the value ($218.4 million), followed by Germany (9%) and Italy (8%). The top three together account for 28%, out of 171 buyer countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 46% on the year.
What is the average export price of plastic sheet per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.74 per kg in 2024, 20% below the world average of $3.44 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 sheet from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.17 billion in 2017 to $1.94 billion in 2024, an increase of 66%. The peak was 2022 at $2.14 billion. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import plastic sheet?
Yes. Turkey imported $1.05 billion worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Germany and South Korea. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $884.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic sheet?
The HS code for plastic sheet is heading 3920. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 3920.20 (32% of the value) and 3920.10 (31%). 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?
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