Polystyrene scrap imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of polystyrene scrap by Turkey reached $4.4 million in 2024 (8.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 40% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $12.5 million.
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 | $4.4M | 8.9K t |
| 2023 | $7.4M | 16.3K t |
| 2022 | $12.5M | 21.9K t |
| 2021 | $7.3M | 15.8K t |
| 2020 | $2.7M | 8.7K t |
| 2019 | $2.5M | 8.1K t |
| 2018 | $3.8M | 13.1K t |
| 2017 | $1.7M | 4.4K t |
Where Turkey imports polystyrene scrap from
United Kingdom alone supplied 57% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $2.5M | 57% |
| Germany | $639K | 14% |
| Netherlands | $263K | 5.9% |
| Belgium | $217K | 4.9% |
| Spain | $103K | 2.3% |
| Bulgaria | $98K | 2.2% |
| Poland | $92K | 2.1% |
| Azerbaijan | $71K | 1.6% |
| United States | $66K | 1.5% |
| Romania | $55K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.50 per kg, close to the world average of $0.56.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey polystyrene scrap imports (HS 3915.20): 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 3915.20: Styrene polymers: waste, parings and scrap.
Common questions
What is the value of polystyrene scrap imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported polystyrene scrap worth $4.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 84 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 40% on 2023.
Which countries supply polystyrene scrap to Turkey?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by Germany (14%) and the Netherlands (6%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Azerbaijan grew fastest among the top ten, up 492% on the year.
What is the average import price of polystyrene scrap per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.50 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $0.56 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of polystyrene scrap to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.7 million in 2017 to $4.4 million in 2024, an increase of 162%. The peak was 2022 at $12.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for polystyrene scrap?
The HS code for polystyrene scrap is subheading 3915.20. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3915 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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