Plastic waste (other) imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plastic waste (other) by Turkey reached $88.2 million in 2024 (224.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 185 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 18% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $112.2 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 | $88.2M | 224.8K t |
| 2023 | $74.8M | 219.1K t |
| 2022 | $112.2M | 229.4K t |
| 2021 | $68.0M | 204.3K t |
| 2020 | $61.6M | 306.1K t |
| 2019 | $54.9M | 235.0K t |
| 2018 | $57.5M | 194.6K t |
| 2017 | $40.6M | 146.0K t |
Where Turkey imports plastic waste (other) from
The largest suppliers were Tunisia (19%), United Kingdom (18%), Yemen (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 47%. Among the main suppliers, Algeria grew fastest (+314% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tunisia | $17.2M | 20% |
| United Kingdom | $16.0M | 18% |
| Yemen | $8.5M | 9.6% |
| Germany | $6.0M | 6.8% |
| Lebanon | $4.2M | 4.8% |
| Algeria | $4.0M | 4.6% |
| Romania | $3.6M | 4% |
| Libya | $3.0M | 3.4% |
| Belgium | $2.5M | 2.8% |
| Netherlands | $2.4M | 2.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.39 per kg, close to the world average of $0.43.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Plastic waste (other) exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $10.5 million of plastic waste (other) in 2024 (11.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. One buyer market dominates: Russia accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+372% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $5.4M | 51% |
| Egypt | $1.1M | 11% |
| United States | $1.1M | 10% |
| Greece | $680K | 6.5% |
| Spain | $430K | 4.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $360K | 3.4% |
| Malaysia | $286K | 2.7% |
| Vietnam | $243K | 2.3% |
| Poland | $142K | 1.4% |
| Thailand | $115K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey plastic waste (other) imports (HS 3915.90): 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 3915.90: Plastics n.e.c. in heading no. 3915: waste, parings and scrap.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic waste (other) imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported plastic waste (other) worth $88.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 224.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 185 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was up 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic waste (other) to Turkey?
Tunisia was the largest supplier with 19% of the value ($17.2 million), followed by the United Kingdom (18%) and Yemen (10%). The top three together account for 47%, out of 66 supplier countries in total. Algeria grew fastest among the top ten, up 314% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic waste (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.39 per kg in 2024, 9% below the world average of $0.43 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic waste (other) to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $40.6 million in 2017 to $88.2 million in 2024, an increase of 117%. The peak was 2022 at $112.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $69.7 million a year.
Does Turkey also export plastic waste (other)?
Yes. Turkey exported $10.5 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 $77.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic waste (other)?
The HS code for plastic waste (other) is subheading 3915.90. 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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