Polymethyl methacrylate imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported polymethyl methacrylate worth $54.5 million (20.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 187 countries. That is 24% more 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 | $54.5M | 20.1K t |
| 2023 | $43.8M | 14.0K t |
| 2022 | $40.4M | 15.8K t |
| 2021 | $42.0M | 16.6K t |
| 2020 | $39.7M | 20.2K t |
| 2019 | $26.8M | 10.3K t |
| 2018 | $41.2M | 14.5K t |
| 2017 | $34.1M | 11.4K t |
Where Turkey imports polymethyl methacrylate from
Most of the value came from Saudi Arabia (33%), Germany (26%), South Korea (17%). Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+66% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $18.1M | 33% |
| Germany | $14.2M | 26% |
| South Korea | $9.2M | 17% |
| Italy | $5.2M | 9.5% |
| Singapore | $2.4M | 4.4% |
| China | $1.7M | 3.1% |
| United Kingdom | $1.3M | 2.4% |
| Malaysia | $669K | 1.2% |
| Netherlands | $443K | 0.8% |
| Japan | $189K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.71 per kg, close to the world average of $2.68.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Polymethyl methacrylate exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported polymethyl methacrylate worth $3.2 million (1.1 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Philippines (25%), Saudi Arabia (12%), Russia (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 46%. Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+49% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Philippines | $793K | 25% |
| Saudi Arabia | $386K | 12% |
| Russia | $288K | 9% |
| Iran | $199K | 6.2% |
| Malaysia | $156K | 4.9% |
| Egypt | $156K | 4.9% |
| India | $97K | 3% |
| Mozambique | $95K | 3% |
| Bulgaria | $86K | 2.7% |
| Germany | $82K | 2.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey polymethyl methacrylate imports (HS 3906.10): 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 3906.10: Acrylic polymers: poly(methyl methacrylate), in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of polymethyl methacrylate imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported polymethyl methacrylate worth $54.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 20.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 187 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply polymethyl methacrylate to Turkey?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($18.1 million), followed by Germany (26%) and South Korea (17%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 73% on the year.
What is the average import price of polymethyl methacrylate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.71 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.68 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of polymethyl methacrylate to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $34.1 million in 2017 to $54.5 million in 2024, an increase of 60%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $40.3 million a year.
Does Turkey also export polymethyl methacrylate?
Yes. Turkey exported $3.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Philippines, Saudi Arabia and Russia. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $51.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for polymethyl methacrylate?
The HS code for polymethyl methacrylate is subheading 3906.10. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3906 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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