Polyurethane foam sheet exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of polyurethane foam sheet by Turkey reached $50.0 million in 2024 (16.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 8% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $50.0M | 16.1K t |
| 2023 | $46.2M | 12.9K t |
| 2022 | $45.3M | 12.5K t |
| 2021 | $47.5M | 14.2K t |
| 2020 | $30.7M | 11.9K t |
| 2019 | $29.7M | 11.5K t |
| 2018 | $30.1M | 10.4K t |
| 2017 | $25.2M | 9.3K t |
Where Turkey exports polyurethane foam sheet to
The largest buyer markets were Georgia (8%), Syria (8%), Romania (5%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 21%. Among the main buyer markets, Poland grew fastest (+194% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $4.2M | 8.4% |
| Syria | $3.8M | 7.5% |
| Romania | $2.6M | 5.2% |
| Egypt | $2.2M | 4.4% |
| Poland | $2.2M | 4.4% |
| Greece | $2.1M | 4.2% |
| Iraq | $2.1M | 4.2% |
| United Kingdom | $1.9M | 3.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.8M | 3.6% |
| United States | $1.8M | 3.5% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.11 per kg, 39% below the world average of $5.11, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Polyurethane foam sheet imports to Turkey
In 2024, Turkey imported polyurethane foam sheet worth $49.3 million (6.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Most of the value came from Germany (19%), China (14%), Italy (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 45%. Among the main suppliers, Austria grew fastest (+93% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $9.2M | 19% |
| China | $6.8M | 14% |
| Italy | $6.2M | 13% |
| France | $5.2M | 11% |
| United States | $3.5M | 7.1% |
| Austria | $3.4M | 7% |
| Belgium | $3.1M | 6.4% |
| Egypt | $2.7M | 5.6% |
| Slovenia | $1.6M | 3.2% |
| United Kingdom | $1.2M | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey polyurethane foam sheet exports (HS 3921.13): 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 3921.13: Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of polyurethanes, cellular.
Common questions
What is the value of polyurethane foam sheet exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported polyurethane foam sheet worth $50.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 16.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 139 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries buy polyurethane foam sheet from Turkey?
Georgia was the largest buyer with 8% of the value ($4.2 million), followed by Syria (8%) and Romania (5%). The top three together account for 21%, out of 121 buyer countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 194% on the year.
What is the average export price of polyurethane foam sheet per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.11 per kg in 2024, 39% below the world average of $5.11 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of polyurethane foam sheet from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $25.2 million in 2017 to $50.0 million in 2024, an increase of 98%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $38.1 million a year.
Does Turkey also import polyurethane foam sheet?
Yes. Turkey imported $49.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, China and Italy. That compares with exports of $50.0 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for polyurethane foam sheet?
The HS code for polyurethane foam sheet is subheading 3921.13. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3921 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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