Rubber compound imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported rubber compound worth $129.6 million (58.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 11% from 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 | $129.6M | 58.6K t |
| 2023 | $145.3M | 67.7K t |
| 2022 | $133.8M | 68.4K t |
| 2021 | $110.4M | 60.4K t |
| 2020 | $86.1M | 59.6K t |
| 2019 | $100.4M | 54.9K t |
| 2018 | $101.7M | 57.2K t |
| 2017 | $100.1M | 59.2K t |
Where Turkey imports rubber compound from
Most of the value came from Italy (24%), Romania (20%), Germany (13%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $30.6M | 24% |
| Romania | $25.7M | 20% |
| Germany | $17.4M | 14% |
| Czech Republic | $9.1M | 7.1% |
| United States | $8.5M | 6.6% |
| Poland | $6.6M | 5.1% |
| Spain | $5.5M | 4.2% |
| Serbia | $4.9M | 3.8% |
| France | $4.3M | 3.3% |
| United Kingdom | $3.2M | 2.5% |
Product types under HS 4005
| 4005.10 | Rubber: unvulcanised, compounded with carbon black or silica, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip | 50% |
| 4005.91 | Rubber: unvulcanised, (compounded other than with carbon black or silica), in plates, sheets and strip | 31% |
| 4005.99 | Rubber: unvulcanised, (compounded other than with carbon black or silica), in primary forms, (other than plates, sheets, strip, solutions or… | 18% |
| 4005.20 | Rubber: unvulcanised, compounded, solutions and dispersions other than those of item no. 4005.10 | 0.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4005.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.21 per kg, 34% below the world average of $3.36, 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.
Rubber compound exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported rubber compound worth $113.7 million (44.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Most of it went to Mexico (15%), Germany (7%), China (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 29%. Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest (+50% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $16.6M | 15% |
| Germany | $8.5M | 7.4% |
| China | $7.9M | 7% |
| United States | $6.7M | 5.9% |
| Italy | $6.3M | 5.6% |
| United Kingdom | $5.3M | 4.7% |
| Romania | $4.6M | 4.1% |
| Czech Republic | $4.0M | 3.5% |
| Spain | $3.6M | 3.2% |
| Poland | $3.6M | 3.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 4005: Compounded rubber, unvulcanised, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip.
Common questions
What is the value of rubber compound imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported rubber compound worth $129.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 58.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 195 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply rubber compound to Turkey?
Italy was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($30.6 million), followed by Romania (20%) and Germany (13%). The top three together account for 57%, out of 63 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of rubber compound per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.21 per kg in 2024, 34% below the world average of $3.36 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 rubber compound to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $100.1 million in 2017 to $129.6 million in 2024, an increase of 29%. The peak was 2023 at $145.3 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export rubber compound?
Yes. Turkey exported $113.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Germany and China. That compares with imports of $129.6 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for rubber compound?
The HS code for rubber compound is heading 4005. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 4005.10 (50% of the value) and 4005.91 (31%). It sits in HS chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4005 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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