Polycarbonate resin imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported polycarbonate resin worth $187.2 million (73.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 11% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $187.2M | 73.9K t |
| 2023 | $209.9M | 80.1K t |
| 2022 | $227.1M | 71.3K t |
| 2021 | $209.9M | 67.8K t |
| 2020 | $146.2M | 70.0K t |
| 2019 | $141.3M | 62.6K t |
| 2018 | $197.6M | 64.3K t |
| 2017 | $163.4M | 65.1K t |
Where Turkey imports polycarbonate resin from
Most of the value came from South Korea (27%), Germany (16%), Saudi Arabia (12%). Among the main suppliers, Taiwan grew fastest (+473% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $50.2M | 27% |
| Germany | $29.1M | 16% |
| Saudi Arabia | $21.9M | 12% |
| Spain | $17.7M | 9.5% |
| Belgium | $14.7M | 7.8% |
| Netherlands | $13.1M | 7% |
| China | $8.8M | 4.7% |
| Taiwan | $8.7M | 4.7% |
| Italy | $8.4M | 4.5% |
| Thailand | $4.7M | 2.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.53 per kg, close to the world average of $2.66.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Polycarbonate resin exports from Turkey
Exports of polycarbonate resin by Turkey reached $10.0 million in 2024 (3.9 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Iran (16%), Egypt (14%), Serbia (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 40%. Among the main buyer markets, Algeria grew fastest (+903% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey polycarbonate resin imports (HS 3907.40): 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 3907.40: Polycarbonates: in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of polycarbonate resin imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported polycarbonate resin worth $187.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 73.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 171 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply polycarbonate resin to Turkey?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($50.2 million), followed by Germany (16%) and Saudi Arabia (12%). The top three together account for 54%, out of 42 supplier countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 473% on the year.
What is the average import price of polycarbonate resin per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.53 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.66 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of polycarbonate resin to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $163.4 million in 2017 to $187.2 million in 2024, an increase of 15%. The peak was 2022 at $227.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $185.3 million a year.
Does Turkey also export polycarbonate resin?
Yes. Turkey exported $10.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Iran, Egypt and Serbia. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $177.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for polycarbonate resin?
The HS code for polycarbonate resin is subheading 3907.40. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3907 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Shipment-level records for Turkey reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
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