Polyester film and sheet (other) imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of polyester film and sheet (other) by Turkey reached $13.9 million in 2024 (3.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 60% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $34.4 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 | $13.9M | 3.1K t |
| 2023 | $34.4M | 7.1K t |
| 2022 | $20.5M | 3.4K t |
| 2021 | $13.4M | 2.5K t |
| 2020 | $9.0M | 2.0K t |
| 2019 | $10.9M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $10.6M | 3.9K t |
| 2017 | $19.8M | 6.3K t |
Where Turkey imports polyester film and sheet (other) from
China alone supplied 73% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $10.2M | 73% |
| Egypt | $651K | 4.7% |
| Italy | $643K | 4.6% |
| Japan | $449K | 3.2% |
| India | $396K | 2.9% |
| United Kingdom | $329K | 2.4% |
| South Korea | $198K | 1.4% |
| United States | $185K | 1.3% |
| Poland | $170K | 1.2% |
| France | $147K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.41 per kg, close to the world average of $3.91.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Polyester film and sheet (other) exports from Turkey
Exports of polyester film and sheet (other) by Turkey reached $10.8 million in 2024 (2.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to United States (33%), Romania (6%), Norway (4%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 43%. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+251% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $3.6M | 33% |
| Romania | $650K | 6% |
| Norway | $462K | 4.3% |
| Poland | $446K | 4.1% |
| Bosnia Herzegovina | $427K | 4% |
| Australia | $417K | 3.9% |
| France | $363K | 3.4% |
| Iraq | $357K | 3.3% |
| Israel | $343K | 3.2% |
| Serbia | $328K | 3.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey polyester film and sheet (other) imports (HS 3920.69): 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 3920.69: Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), of polyesters n.e.c. in heading no. 3920, non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials.
Common questions
What is the value of polyester film and sheet (other) imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported polyester film and sheet (other) worth $13.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 200 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 60% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyester film and sheet (other) to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 73% of the value ($10.2 million), followed by Egypt (5%) and Italy (5%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 43 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 420% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyester film and sheet (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.41 per kg in 2024, 13% above the world average of $3.91 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of polyester film and sheet (other) to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $19.8 million in 2017 to $13.9 million in 2024, a fall of 30%. The peak was 2023 at $34.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $16.5 million a year.
Does Turkey also export polyester film and sheet (other)?
Yes. Turkey exported $10.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Romania and Norway. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $3.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyester film and sheet (other)?
The HS code for polyester film and sheet (other) is subheading 3920.69. 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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