Polyurethane imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $748.8 million of polyurethane in 2024 (331.6 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 214 countries. The value was almost unchanged from 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 | $748.8M | 331.6K t |
| 2023 | $769.6M | 328.7K t |
| 2022 | $788.1M | 275.0K t |
| 2021 | $725.3M | 273.2K t |
| 2020 | $452.9M | 248.0K t |
| 2019 | $435.7M | 225.2K t |
| 2018 | $577.2M | 223.3K t |
| 2017 | $544.2M | 242.9K t |
Where Turkey imports polyurethane from
The largest suppliers were China (23%), Germany (11%), Saudi Arabia (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 44%. Among the main suppliers, Hungary grew fastest (+122% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $174.0M | 23% |
| Germany | $81.4M | 11% |
| Saudi Arabia | $74.4M | 9.9% |
| Hungary | $73.2M | 9.8% |
| Italy | $54.8M | 7.3% |
| Netherlands | $50.2M | 6.7% |
| South Korea | $47.2M | 6.3% |
| Belgium | $41.6M | 5.6% |
| Spain | $40.5M | 5.4% |
| France | $20.8M | 2.8% |
Product types under HS 3909
| 3909.31 | Amino-resins: n.e.c. in heading no. 3909, in primary forms, poly(methylene phenyl isocyanate) (Crude MDI, polymeric MDI) | 67% |
| 3909.50 | Polyurethanes: in primary forms | 20% |
| 3909.40 | Phenolic resins: in primary forms | 6.7% |
| 3909.20 | Amino-resins: melamine resins, in primary forms | 2.8% |
| 3909.39 | Amino-resins: n.e.c. in heading no. 3909, in primary forms, other than poly(methylene phenyl isocyanate) (Crude MDI, polymeric MDI) | 2.8% |
| 3909.10 | Amino-resins: urea and thiourea resins, in primary forms | 0.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3909.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.26 per kg, close to the world average of $2.07.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Polyurethane exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $327.7 million of polyurethane in 2024 (181.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Most of it went to Russia (25%), Romania (8%), Iraq (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 39%. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+276% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $81.2M | 25% |
| Romania | $25.2M | 7.7% |
| Iraq | $21.5M | 6.6% |
| Bulgaria | $18.4M | 5.6% |
| Iran | $13.1M | 4% |
| Greece | $11.9M | 3.6% |
| Algeria | $10.8M | 3.3% |
| Egypt | $9.5M | 2.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $8.2M | 2.5% |
| Uzbekistan | $7.6M | 2.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
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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 3909: Amino-resins, phenolic resins and polyurethanes, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of polyurethane imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported polyurethane worth $748.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 331.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 214 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyurethane to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($174.0 million), followed by Germany (11%) and Saudi Arabia (10%). The top three together account for 44%, out of 66 supplier countries in total. Hungary grew fastest among the top ten, up 122% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyurethane per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.26 per kg in 2024, 9% above the world average of $2.07 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 polyurethane to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $544.2 million in 2017 to $748.8 million in 2024, an increase of 38%. The peak was 2022 at $788.1 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export polyurethane?
Yes. Turkey exported $327.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Russia, Romania and Iraq. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $421.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyurethane?
The HS code for polyurethane is heading 3909. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 3909.31 (67% of the value) and 3909.50 (20%). It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3909 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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