Reclaimed rubber imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of reclaimed rubber by Turkey reached $3.4 million in 2024 (3.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 10% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $6.7 million.
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 | $3.4M | 3.7K t |
| 2023 | $3.8M | 6.2K t |
| 2022 | $5.4M | 10.1K t |
| 2021 | $5.4M | 7.2K t |
| 2020 | $3.3M | 4.7K t |
| 2019 | $4.7M | 6.8K t |
| 2018 | $6.7M | 9.5K t |
| 2017 | $6.0M | 8.5K t |
Where Turkey imports reclaimed rubber from
The largest suppliers were India (44%), Egypt (34%), Iran (8%). Among the main suppliers, Iran grew fastest (+173% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.5M | 44% |
| Egypt | $1.2M | 34% |
| Iran | $254K | 7.5% |
| China | $154K | 4.6% |
| Poland | $98K | 2.9% |
| Czech Republic | $62K | 1.8% |
| Italy | $54K | 1.6% |
| Germany | $41K | 1.2% |
| United States | $39K | 1.1% |
| Switzerland | $20K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.90 per kg, 34% above the world average of $0.67. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Reclaimed rubber exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $712 thousand of reclaimed rubber in 2024 (862 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Taiwan (24%), Turkmenistan (19%), Malaysia (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Romania grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | $168K | 24% |
| Turkmenistan | $138K | 19% |
| Malaysia | $58K | 8.1% |
| Romania | $57K | 8.1% |
| Kazakhstan | $53K | 7.5% |
| Thailand | $31K | 4.3% |
| Iran | $27K | 3.7% |
| Germany | $22K | 3% |
| Russia | $21K | 3% |
| Vietnam | $15K | 2.1% |
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 4003: Reclaimed rubber in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip.
Common questions
What is the value of reclaimed rubber imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported reclaimed rubber worth $3.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 170 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply reclaimed rubber to Turkey?
India was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by Egypt (34%) and Iran (8%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Iran grew fastest among the top ten, up 173% on the year.
What is the average import price of reclaimed rubber per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.90 per kg in 2024, 34% above the world average of $0.67 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 reclaimed rubber to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.0 million in 2017 to $3.4 million in 2024, a fall of 44%. The peak was 2018 at $6.7 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export reclaimed rubber?
Yes. Turkey exported $712 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Taiwan, Turkmenistan and Malaysia. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $2.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for reclaimed rubber?
The HS code for reclaimed rubber is heading 4003. In Turkey all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 4003.00. It sits in HS chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4003 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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