Polymer adhesive imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $196.6 million of polymer adhesive in 2024 (55.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 7% 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 | $196.6M | 55.0K t |
| 2023 | $211.9M | 55.0K t |
| 2022 | $203.7M | 52.4K t |
| 2021 | $175.5M | 47.8K t |
| 2020 | $162.9M | 51.0K t |
| 2019 | $165.4M | 52.3K t |
| 2018 | $184.1M | 52.4K t |
| 2017 | $182.7M | 52.4K t |
Where Turkey imports polymer adhesive from
The largest suppliers were Germany (38%), China (13%), Italy (12%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $74.1M | 38% |
| China | $24.7M | 13% |
| Italy | $23.3M | 12% |
| Egypt | $10.2M | 5.2% |
| France | $9.0M | 4.6% |
| Switzerland | $7.4M | 3.8% |
| Poland | $6.8M | 3.5% |
| Portugal | $6.0M | 3.1% |
| United States | $5.6M | 2.9% |
| United Kingdom | $5.1M | 2.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.58 per kg, close to the world average of $3.90.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Polymer adhesive exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $135.3 million of polymer adhesive in 2024 (54.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Most of it went to Russia (28%), Poland (7%), Iran (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 42%. Among the main buyer markets, Morocco grew fastest (+73% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $38.3M | 28% |
| Poland | $9.4M | 6.9% |
| Iran | $8.9M | 6.6% |
| Uzbekistan | $4.8M | 3.6% |
| Azerbaijan | $4.4M | 3.2% |
| Iraq | $4.3M | 3.2% |
| United Kingdom | $3.9M | 2.9% |
| Egypt | $3.6M | 2.7% |
| Morocco | $3.5M | 2.6% |
| South Africa | $3.3M | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey polymer adhesive imports (HS 3506.91): 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 3506.91: Adhesives: prepared, based on polymers of heading 3901 to 3913 or on rubber.
Common questions
What is the value of polymer adhesive imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported polymer adhesive worth $196.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 55.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 222 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply polymer adhesive to Turkey?
Germany was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($74.1 million), followed by China (13%) and Italy (12%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 62 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 10% on the year.
What is the average import price of polymer adhesive per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.58 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $3.90 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of polymer adhesive to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $182.7 million in 2017 to $196.6 million in 2024, an increase of 8%. The peak was 2023 at $211.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $185.4 million a year.
Does Turkey also export polymer adhesive?
Yes. Turkey exported $135.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Russia, Poland and Iran. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $61.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for polymer adhesive?
The HS code for polymer adhesive is subheading 3506.91. It sits in HS chapter 35 (albuminoidal substances; modified starches; glues; enzymes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3506 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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