Polyethylene imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $2.80 billion of polyethylene in 2024 (2.38 million tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 213 countries. That is 6% 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 | $2.80B | 2.38M t |
| 2023 | $2.99B | 2.51M t |
| 2022 | $3.50B | 2.28M t |
| 2021 | $3.18B | 2.22M t |
| 2020 | $1.97B | 2.01M t |
| 2019 | $1.85B | 1.64M t |
| 2018 | $2.22B | 1.68M t |
| 2017 | $2.44B | 1.88M t |
Where Turkey imports polyethylene from
Most of the value came from Saudi Arabia (20%), United States (20%), Iran (10%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+34% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $573.8M | 21% |
| United States | $553.0M | 20% |
| Iran | $291.2M | 10% |
| South Korea | $126.7M | 4.5% |
| Spain | $118.0M | 4.2% |
| Netherlands | $102.8M | 3.7% |
| Belgium | $101.2M | 3.6% |
| Qatar | $91.7M | 3.3% |
| Germany | $89.4M | 3.2% |
| Uzbekistan | $87.1M | 3.1% |
Product types under HS 3901
| 3901.10 | Ethylene polymers: in primary forms, polyethylene having a specific gravity of less than 0.94 | 46% |
| 3901.20 | Ethylene polymers: in primary forms, polyethylene having a specific gravity of 0.94 or more | 37% |
| 3901.40 | Ethylene polymers: in primary forms, ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymers, having a specific gravity of less than 0.94 | 7.5% |
| 3901.90 | Ethylene polymers: in primary forms, n.e.c. in heading no. 3901 | 4.6% |
| 3901.30 | Ethylene polymers: in primary forms, ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers | 4.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3901.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.18 per kg, close to the world average of $1.22.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Polyethylene exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $320.6 million of polyethylene in 2024 (215.5 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Ukraine (18%), Italy (14%), Russia (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 41%. Among the main buyer markets, North Macedonia grew fastest (+74% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ukraine | $58.6M | 18% |
| Italy | $44.3M | 14% |
| Russia | $27.6M | 8.6% |
| Algeria | $21.1M | 6.6% |
| Greece | $19.7M | 6.1% |
| Bulgaria | $14.5M | 4.5% |
| Syria | $12.4M | 3.9% |
| Libya | $10.2M | 3.2% |
| Spain | $9.2M | 2.9% |
| North Macedonia | $6.2M | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
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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 3901: Polymers of ethylene, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of polyethylene imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported polyethylene worth $2.80 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.38 million tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 213 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyethylene to Turkey?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 20% of the value ($573.8 million), followed by the United States (20%) and Iran (10%). The top three together account for 51%, out of 71 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 34% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyethylene per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.18 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.22 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 polyethylene to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.44 billion in 2017 to $2.80 billion in 2024, an increase of 15%. The peak was 2022 at $3.50 billion. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export polyethylene?
Yes. Turkey exported $320.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ukraine, Italy and Russia. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $2.48 billion a year.
What is the HS code for polyethylene?
The HS code for polyethylene is heading 3901. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 3901.10 (46% of the value) and 3901.20 (37%). It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3901 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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