Polyethylene terephthalate film exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Turkey exported $268.0 million of polyethylene terephthalate film in 2024 (127.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 10th of 126 countries for exports of this product. Value rose 5% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $268.0M | 127.6K t |
| 2023 | $254.7M | 120.3K t |
| 2022 | $318.8M | 137.5K t |
| 2021 | $285.7M | 142.2K t |
| 2020 | $235.5M | 131.7K t |
| 2019 | $236.0M | 118.8K t |
| 2018 | $217.6M | 108.7K t |
| 2017 | $110.5M | 57.1K t |
Where Turkey exports polyethylene terephthalate film to
Most of it went to Belgium (17%), Italy (13%), Spain (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 41%. Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest (+41% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $46.7M | 17% |
| Italy | $35.3M | 13% |
| Spain | $26.7M | 10% |
| Netherlands | $18.2M | 6.8% |
| United States | $15.4M | 5.8% |
| United Kingdom | $13.8M | 5.2% |
| Greece | $8.1M | 3% |
| Germany | $8.1M | 3% |
| Serbia | $6.3M | 2.3% |
| Iraq | $5.7M | 2.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.10 per kg, 30% below the world average of $3.01, 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.
Polyethylene terephthalate film imports to Turkey
In 2024, Turkey imported polyethylene terephthalate film worth $145.8 million (49.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. The largest suppliers were China (35%), South Korea (21%), Germany (8%). Among the main suppliers, Oman grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $50.4M | 35% |
| South Korea | $30.1M | 21% |
| Germany | $11.0M | 7.5% |
| Hungary | $7.5M | 5.2% |
| Egypt | $5.1M | 3.5% |
| Italy | $4.4M | 3% |
| Oman | $4.2M | 2.9% |
| Poland | $3.7M | 2.6% |
| Japan | $3.0M | 2% |
| United States | $2.7M | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey polyethylene terephthalate film exports (HS 3920.62): 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 3920.62: Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), of poly(ethylene terephthalate), non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials.
Common questions
What is the value of polyethylene terephthalate film exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported polyethylene terephthalate film worth $268.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 127.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 126 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries buy polyethylene terephthalate film from Turkey?
Belgium was the largest buyer with 17% of the value ($46.7 million), followed by Italy (13%) and Spain (10%). The top three together account for 41%, out of 104 buyer countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 41% on the year.
What is the average export price of polyethylene terephthalate film per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.10 per kg in 2024, 30% below the world average of $3.01 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of polyethylene terephthalate film from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $110.5 million in 2017 to $268.0 million in 2024, an increase of 142%. The peak was 2022 at $318.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $240.8 million a year.
Does Turkey also import polyethylene terephthalate film?
Yes. Turkey imported $145.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, South Korea and Germany. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $122.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyethylene terephthalate film?
The HS code for polyethylene terephthalate film is subheading 3920.62. 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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