Polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Turkey exported $35.8 million of polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes in 2024 (24.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. That is 11% 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 .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $35.8M | 24.5K t |
| 2023 | $40.2M | 26.0K t |
| 2022 | $41.7M | 24.0K t |
| 2021 | $36.0M | 21.4K t |
| 2020 | $31.7M | 25.6K t |
| 2019 | $29.4M | 20.9K t |
| 2018 | $31.8M | 20.4K t |
| 2017 | $24.2M | 16.6K t |
Where Turkey exports polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes to
Most of it went to Iraq (24%), Georgia (11%), Syria (5%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 40%. Among the main buyer markets, Bulgaria grew fastest (+49% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iraq | $8.5M | 24% |
| Georgia | $3.9M | 11% |
| Syria | $2.0M | 5.5% |
| Romania | $1.9M | 5.3% |
| Bulgaria | $1.6M | 4.5% |
| Azerbaijan | $1.3M | 3.6% |
| Serbia | $1.1M | 3.2% |
| Turkmenistan | $1.1M | 3.1% |
| Cyprus | $1.0M | 2.9% |
| Russia | $747K | 2.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.46 per kg, 35% below the world average of $2.25, 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.
Polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes imports to Turkey
Imports of polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes by Turkey reached $10.2 million in 2024 (2.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The largest suppliers were Spain (41%), China (14%), Italy (10%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+170% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $4.2M | 41% |
| China | $1.4M | 14% |
| Italy | $1.1M | 10% |
| India | $864K | 8.5% |
| France | $715K | 7% |
| Germany | $548K | 5.4% |
| Russia | $445K | 4.4% |
| Netherlands | $298K | 2.9% |
| South Korea | $123K | 1.2% |
| United States | $106K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes exports (HS 3917.23): 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 3917.23: Plastics: tubes, pipes and hoses thereof, rigid, of polymers of vinyl chloride.
Common questions
What is the value of polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes worth $35.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 24.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 152 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries buy polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes from Turkey?
Iraq was the largest buyer with 24% of the value ($8.5 million), followed by Georgia (11%) and Syria (5%). The top three together account for 40%, out of 140 buyer countries in total. Bulgaria grew fastest among the top ten, up 49% on the year.
What is the average export price of polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.46 per kg in 2024, 35% below the world average of $2.25 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $24.2 million in 2017 to $35.8 million in 2024, an increase of 48%. The peak was 2022 at $41.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $33.8 million a year.
Does Turkey also import polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes?
Yes. Turkey imported $10.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Spain, China and Italy. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $25.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes?
The HS code for polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes is subheading 3917.23. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3917 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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