Plastic waste imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported plastic waste worth $201.3 million (688.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 188 countries. That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $285.5 million.
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 | $201.3M | 688.1K t |
| 2023 | $199.0M | 629.5K t |
| 2022 | $285.5M | 692.5K t |
| 2021 | $191.6M | 684.9K t |
| 2020 | $132.8M | 752.9K t |
| 2019 | $108.1M | 539.8K t |
| 2018 | $107.6M | 428.8K t |
| 2017 | $70.0M | 253.7K t |
Where Turkey imports plastic waste from
The largest suppliers were United Kingdom (19%), Germany (11%), Tunisia (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 39%. Among the main suppliers, Tunisia grew fastest (+38% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $38.4M | 19% |
| Germany | $22.8M | 11% |
| Tunisia | $17.3M | 8.6% |
| Netherlands | $14.3M | 7.1% |
| Belgium | $13.8M | 6.9% |
| Spain | $12.4M | 6.2% |
| Italy | $11.6M | 5.7% |
| Iraq | $10.8M | 5.4% |
| Yemen | $8.5M | 4.2% |
| Lebanon | $7.0M | 3.5% |
Product types under HS 3915
| 3915.10 | Ethylene polymers: waste, parings and scrap | 54% |
| 3915.90 | Plastics n.e.c. in heading no. 3915: waste, parings and scrap | 44% |
| 3915.20 | Styrene polymers: waste, parings and scrap | 2.2% |
| 3915.30 | Vinyl chloride polymers: waste, parings and scrap | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3915.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.29 per kg, 31% below the world average of $0.42, 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 waste exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $11.0 million of plastic waste in 2024 (12.2 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Russia (49%), Egypt (10%), United States (10%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+372% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $5.4M | 49% |
| Egypt | $1.1M | 10% |
| United States | $1.1M | 9.8% |
| Greece | $688K | 6.2% |
| Spain | $440K | 4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $360K | 3.3% |
| Switzerland | $358K | 3.3% |
| Malaysia | $299K | 2.7% |
| Vietnam | $256K | 2.3% |
| Poland | $142K | 1.3% |
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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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 3915: Waste, parings and scrap, of plastics.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic waste imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported plastic waste worth $201.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 688.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 188 countries worldwide, with 6% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic waste to Turkey?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 19% of the value ($38.4 million), followed by Germany (11%) and Tunisia (9%). The top three together account for 39%, out of 73 supplier countries in total. Tunisia grew fastest among the top ten, up 38% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic waste per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.29 per kg in 2024, 31% below the world average of $0.42 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 imports of plastic waste to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $70.0 million in 2017 to $201.3 million in 2024, an increase of 187%. The peak was 2022 at $285.5 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export plastic waste?
Yes. Turkey exported $11.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Russia, Egypt and the United States. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $190.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic waste?
The HS code for plastic waste is heading 3915. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 3915.10 (54% of the value) and 3915.90 (44%). It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3915 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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