Polypropylene imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of polypropylene by Turkey reached $2.93 billion in 2024 (2.43 million tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 203 countries. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $4.02 billion.
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 | $2.93B | 2.43M t |
| 2023 | $2.87B | 2.50M t |
| 2022 | $3.61B | 2.40M t |
| 2021 | $4.02B | 2.56M t |
| 2020 | $2.64B | 2.50M t |
| 2019 | $2.73B | 2.20M t |
| 2018 | $2.84B | 2.04M t |
| 2017 | $2.65B | 2.13M t |
Where Turkey imports polypropylene from
Most of the value came from Saudi Arabia (30%), South Korea (13%), Russia (10%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+60% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $890.1M | 30% |
| South Korea | $371.2M | 13% |
| Russia | $290.5M | 9.9% |
| Egypt | $266.0M | 9.1% |
| Belgium | $155.3M | 5.3% |
| Spain | $137.6M | 4.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $122.3M | 4.2% |
| Oman | $78.5M | 2.7% |
| Germany | $63.6M | 2.2% |
| Netherlands | $49.3M | 1.7% |
Product types under HS 3902
| 3902.10 | Propylene, other olefin polymers: polypropylene in primary forms | 74% |
| 3902.30 | Propylene, other olefin polymers: propylene copolymers in primary forms | 24% |
| 3902.90 | Propylene, other olefin polymers: n.e.c. in heading no. 3902, in primary forms | 1.2% |
| 3902.20 | Propylene, other olefin polymers: polyisobutylene in primary forms | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3902.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.21 per kg, close to the world average of $1.36.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Polypropylene exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported polypropylene worth $133.6 million (91.9 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Ukraine (18%), Romania (9%), Morocco (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 35%. Among the main buyer markets, Morocco grew fastest (+797% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ukraine | $23.8M | 18% |
| Romania | $12.5M | 9.4% |
| Morocco | $10.7M | 8% |
| Italy | $8.4M | 6.3% |
| Bulgaria | $6.6M | 4.9% |
| Syria | $4.4M | 3.3% |
| Algeria | $3.8M | 2.9% |
| Iran | $3.7M | 2.8% |
| Germany | $3.4M | 2.6% |
| Libya | $3.3M | 2.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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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 3902: Polymers of propylene or of other olefins, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of polypropylene imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported polypropylene worth $2.93 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.43 million tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 203 countries worldwide, with 6% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply polypropylene to Turkey?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($890.1 million), followed by South Korea (13%) and Russia (10%). The top three together account for 53%, out of 68 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 60% on the year.
What is the average import price of polypropylene per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.21 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $1.36 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 polypropylene to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.65 billion in 2017 to $2.93 billion in 2024, an increase of 11%. The peak was 2021 at $4.02 billion. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export polypropylene?
Yes. Turkey exported $133.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ukraine, Romania and Morocco. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $2.80 billion a year.
What is the HS code for polypropylene?
The HS code for polypropylene is heading 3902. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 3902.10 (74% of the value) and 3902.30 (24%). It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3902 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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