Polyethylene terephthalate (high viscosity) exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of polyethylene terephthalate (high viscosity) by Turkey reached $502.1 million in 2024 (417.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 116 countries for exports of this product. Value rose 42% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% 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 | $502.1M | 417.6K t |
| 2023 | $353.9M | 300.4K t |
| 2022 | $376.6M | 252.1K t |
| 2021 | $239.1M | 213.9K t |
| 2020 | $149.9M | 172.7K t |
| 2019 | $175.1M | 155.4K t |
| 2018 | $227.3M | 174.6K t |
| 2017 | $177.2M | 162.0K t |
Where Turkey exports polyethylene terephthalate (high viscosity) to
Most of it went to Italy (16%), United States (13%), Romania (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 41%. Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $79.4M | 16% |
| United States | $65.2M | 13% |
| Romania | $62.1M | 12% |
| Belgium | $53.2M | 11% |
| Greece | $46.9M | 9.3% |
| Bulgaria | $30.1M | 6% |
| Spain | $24.8M | 4.9% |
| Libya | $24.7M | 4.9% |
| France | $13.1M | 2.6% |
| Germany | $11.2M | 2.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.20 per kg, close to the world average of $1.09.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Polyethylene terephthalate (high viscosity) imports to Turkey
Imports of polyethylene terephthalate (high viscosity) by Turkey reached $109.5 million in 2024 (119.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. One supplier dominates: China accounted for 77% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+135% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey polyethylene terephthalate (high viscosity) exports (HS 3907.61): 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 3907.61: Poly(ethylene terephthalate): in primary forms, having a viscosity of 78ml/g or higher.
Common questions
What is the value of polyethylene terephthalate (high viscosity) exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported polyethylene terephthalate (high viscosity) worth $502.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 417.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 116 countries worldwide, with 4% of world exports. The value was up 42% on 2023.
Which countries buy polyethylene terephthalate (high viscosity) from Turkey?
Italy was the largest buyer with 16% of the value ($79.4 million), followed by the United States (13%) and Romania (12%). The top three together account for 41%, out of 71 buyer countries in total. Libya grew fastest among the top ten, up 136% on the year.
What is the average export price of polyethylene terephthalate (high viscosity) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.20 per kg in 2024, 10% above the world average of $1.09 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of polyethylene terephthalate (high viscosity) from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $177.2 million in 2017 to $502.1 million in 2024, an increase of 183%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $275.1 million a year.
Does Turkey also import polyethylene terephthalate (high viscosity)?
Yes. Turkey imported $109.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Malaysia and South Korea. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $392.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyethylene terephthalate (high viscosity)?
The HS code for polyethylene terephthalate (high viscosity) is subheading 3907.61. 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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