Rubber boat fenders imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of rubber boat fenders by Turkey reached $9.0 million in 2024 (2.6 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 191 countries. That is 39% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average.
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 | $9.0M | 2.6K t |
| 2023 | $6.5M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $7.0M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $4.4M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $4.6M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $2.3M | 731 t |
| 2018 | $4.9M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $4.8M | 1.4K t |
Where Turkey imports rubber boat fenders from
China alone supplied 52% of it. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+184% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.7M | 52% |
| Slovakia | $2.1M | 23% |
| Spain | $587K | 6.5% |
| United Kingdom | $433K | 4.8% |
| France | $254K | 2.8% |
| Japan | $230K | 2.5% |
| India | $224K | 2.5% |
| Denmark | $143K | 1.6% |
| Netherlands | $120K | 1.3% |
| Taiwan | $63K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.55 per kg, close to the world average of $3.97.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Rubber boat fenders exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported rubber boat fenders worth $367 thousand (65 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Russia (35%), Libya (9%), Georgia (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Libya grew fastest (+377% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $130K | 35% |
| Libya | $31K | 8.6% |
| Georgia | $29K | 7.8% |
| Mauritania | $26K | 7.2% |
| Malaysia | $20K | 5.6% |
| United Kingdom | $18K | 4.8% |
| Liberia | $14K | 3.9% |
| Belarus | $14K | 3.8% |
| Australia | $9K | 2.5% |
| Kuwait | $9K | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey rubber boat fenders imports (HS 4016.94): 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 4016.94: Rubber: vulcanised (other than hard rubber), boat or dock fenders, whether or not inflatable, of non-cellular rubber.
Common questions
What is the value of rubber boat fenders imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported rubber boat fenders worth $9.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 191 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 39% on 2023.
Which countries supply rubber boat fenders to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($4.7 million), followed by Slovakia (23%) and Spain (6%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 627% on the year.
What is the average import price of rubber boat fenders per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.55 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $3.97 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of rubber boat fenders to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.8 million in 2017 to $9.0 million in 2024, an increase of 88%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.4 million a year.
Does Turkey also export rubber boat fenders?
Yes. Turkey exported $367 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Russia, Libya and Georgia. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $8.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for rubber boat fenders?
The HS code for rubber boat fenders is subheading 4016.94. It sits in HS chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4016 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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