Polystyrene imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $696.0 million of polystyrene in 2024 (426.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 212 countries for imports of this product. That is 6% 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 | $696.0M | 426.0K t |
| 2023 | $738.4M | 462.3K t |
| 2022 | $837.4M | 388.2K t |
| 2021 | $848.1M | 399.8K t |
| 2020 | $481.9M | 368.4K t |
| 2019 | $504.4M | 344.2K t |
| 2018 | $718.5M | 401.0K t |
| 2017 | $778.2M | 464.8K t |
Where Turkey imports polystyrene from
Most of the value came from South Korea (31%), Belgium (19%), China (8%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+217% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $215.2M | 31% |
| Belgium | $134.4M | 19% |
| China | $56.0M | 8% |
| Iran | $45.6M | 6.6% |
| Taiwan | $45.5M | 6.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $33.6M | 4.8% |
| Netherlands | $26.2M | 3.8% |
| Germany | $23.3M | 3.4% |
| Russia | $21.1M | 3% |
| Italy | $16.1M | 2.3% |
Product types under HS 3903
| 3903.30 | Styrene polymers: acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) copolymers, in primary forms | 39% |
| 3903.19 | Styrene polymers: (other than expansible polystyrene), in primary forms | 27% |
| 3903.90 | Styrene polymers: in primary forms, n.e.c. in heading no. 3903 | 23% |
| 3903.11 | Styrene polymers: expansible polystyrene, in primary forms | 7.7% |
| 3903.20 | Styrene polymers: styrene-acrylonitrile (SAN) copolymers, in primary forms | 3.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3903.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.63 per kg, close to the world average of $1.69.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Polystyrene exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported polystyrene worth $290.8 million (183.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Romania (12%), Ukraine (8%), Italy (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 27%. Among the main buyer markets, Egypt grew fastest (+161% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Romania | $34.4M | 12% |
| Ukraine | $23.6M | 8.1% |
| Italy | $19.7M | 6.8% |
| Egypt | $19.5M | 6.7% |
| Russia | $16.3M | 5.6% |
| Belgium | $14.5M | 5% |
| Serbia | $14.3M | 4.9% |
| Spain | $12.0M | 4.1% |
| Portugal | $10.8M | 3.7% |
| Algeria | $10.5M | 3.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
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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 3903: Polymers of styrene, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of polystyrene imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported polystyrene worth $696.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 426.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 212 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply polystyrene to Turkey?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($215.2 million), followed by Belgium (19%) and China (8%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 57 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 217% on the year.
What is the average import price of polystyrene per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.63 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.69 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 polystyrene to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $778.2 million in 2017 to $696.0 million in 2024, a fall of 11%. The peak was 2021 at $848.1 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export polystyrene?
Yes. Turkey exported $290.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Romania, Ukraine and Italy. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $405.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for polystyrene?
The HS code for polystyrene is heading 3903. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 3903.30 (39% of the value) and 3903.19 (27%). It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3903 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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