Polyvinyl butyral film imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $52.2 million of polyvinyl butyral film in 2024 (8.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 3%. That is 15% 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 | $52.2M | 8.6K t |
| 2023 | $61.7M | 9.6K t |
| 2022 | $54.2M | 9.2K t |
| 2021 | $47.9M | 9.5K t |
| 2020 | $32.4M | 7.1K t |
| 2019 | $43.8M | 8.7K t |
| 2018 | $50.9M | 9.5K t |
| 2017 | $55.6M | 10.4K t |
Where Turkey imports polyvinyl butyral film from
The largest suppliers were Germany (40%), Belgium (20%), Netherlands (19%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $20.7M | 40% |
| Belgium | $10.4M | 20% |
| Netherlands | $10.1M | 19% |
| China | $7.4M | 14% |
| Czech Republic | $944K | 1.8% |
| Bulgaria | $907K | 1.7% |
| France | $499K | 1% |
| Thailand | $490K | 0.9% |
| Japan | $340K | 0.7% |
| Hong Kong | $190K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.08 per kg, close to the world average of $5.81.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Polyvinyl butyral film exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported polyvinyl butyral film worth $1.5 million (321 tonnes). Most of it went to Kazakhstan (34%), Russia (17%), Netherlands (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Azerbaijan grew fastest (+204% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kazakhstan | $518K | 34% |
| Russia | $258K | 17% |
| Netherlands | $226K | 15% |
| Azerbaijan | $183K | 12% |
| Qatar | $79K | 5.1% |
| Georgia | $62K | 4% |
| China | $59K | 3.8% |
| Malta | $40K | 2.6% |
| Germany | $36K | 2.3% |
| Philippines | $25K | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey polyvinyl butyral film imports (HS 3920.91): 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 3920.91: Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), of poly(vinyl butyral), non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials.
Common questions
What is the value of polyvinyl butyral film imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported polyvinyl butyral film worth $52.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 161 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyvinyl butyral film to Turkey?
Germany was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($20.7 million), followed by Belgium (20%) and the Netherlands (19%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 430% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyvinyl butyral film per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.08 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $5.81 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of polyvinyl butyral film to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $55.6 million in 2017 to $52.2 million in 2024, a fall of 6%. The peak was 2023 at $61.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $49.8 million a year.
Does Turkey also export polyvinyl butyral film?
Yes. Turkey exported $1.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kazakhstan, Russia and the Netherlands. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $50.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyvinyl butyral film?
The HS code for polyvinyl butyral film is subheading 3920.91. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3920 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Turkey. Tell us your product to see it live.
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