Polyvinyl chloride (pure) imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported polyvinyl chloride (pure) worth $696.1 million (816.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 192 countries for imports of this product. That is 17% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $1.35 billion.
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 | $696.1M | 816.3K t |
| 2023 | $834.6M | 936.0K t |
| 2022 | $1.30B | 843.4K t |
| 2021 | $1.35B | 792.9K t |
| 2020 | $714.7M | 815.9K t |
| 2019 | $579.4M | 668.0K t |
| 2018 | $596.5M | 658.6K t |
| 2017 | $763.5M | 820.8K t |
Where Turkey imports polyvinyl chloride (pure) from
The largest suppliers were United States (23%), Egypt (12%), France (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 45%. Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+84% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $160.1M | 23% |
| Egypt | $81.6M | 12% |
| France | $69.7M | 10% |
| Belgium | $61.7M | 8.9% |
| Norway | $52.2M | 7.5% |
| Spain | $50.3M | 7.2% |
| Mexico | $43.7M | 6.3% |
| South Korea | $42.1M | 6.1% |
| Sweden | $33.7M | 4.8% |
| Germany | $29.9M | 4.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.85 per kg, close to the world average of $0.87.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Polyvinyl chloride (pure) exports from Turkey
Exports of polyvinyl chloride (pure) by Turkey reached $54.3 million in 2024 (55.7 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Iraq (20%), Libya (14%), Kazakhstan (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 47%. Among the main buyer markets, Greece grew fastest (+174% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iraq | $11.0M | 20% |
| Libya | $7.5M | 14% |
| Kazakhstan | $7.0M | 13% |
| India | $6.7M | 12% |
| Ukraine | $3.5M | 6.5% |
| Algeria | $2.8M | 5.2% |
| Bulgaria | $2.3M | 4.3% |
| Italy | $2.0M | 3.7% |
| Romania | $1.9M | 3.6% |
| Greece | $1.2M | 2.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey polyvinyl chloride (pure) imports (HS 3904.10): 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 3904.10: Vinyl chloride, other halogenated olefin polymers: poly(vinyl chloride), not mixed with any other substances, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of polyvinyl chloride (pure) imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported polyvinyl chloride (pure) worth $696.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 816.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 192 countries worldwide, with 6% of world imports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyvinyl chloride (pure) to Turkey?
The United States was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($160.1 million), followed by Egypt (12%) and France (10%). The top three together account for 45%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 84% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyvinyl chloride (pure) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.85 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.87 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of polyvinyl chloride (pure) to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $763.5 million in 2017 to $696.1 million in 2024, a fall of 9%. The peak was 2021 at $1.35 billion. Over 8 years the average was $853.8 million a year.
Does Turkey also export polyvinyl chloride (pure)?
Yes. Turkey exported $54.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Iraq, Libya and Kazakhstan. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $641.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyvinyl chloride (pure)?
The HS code for polyvinyl chloride (pure) is subheading 3904.10. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3904 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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