Rubber cord imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $7.8 million of rubber cord in 2024 (2.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 34% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $20.3 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 | $7.8M | 2.8K t |
| 2023 | $11.9M | 4.4K t |
| 2022 | $20.3M | 5.6K t |
| 2021 | $15.3M | 4.2K t |
| 2020 | $13.3M | 5.0K t |
| 2019 | $11.7M | 4.4K t |
| 2018 | $9.5M | 3.4K t |
| 2017 | $9.9M | 3.4K t |
Where Turkey imports rubber cord from
One supplier dominates: Thailand accounted for 51% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $4.0M | 51% |
| India | $2.6M | 33% |
| Vietnam | $663K | 8.5% |
| China | $470K | 6% |
| Egypt | $79K | 1% |
| Italy | $24K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $10K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $4K | 0.1% |
| Taiwan | $4K | 0.1% |
| Malaysia | $4K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.85 per kg, close to the world average of $2.99.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Rubber cord exports from Turkey
Exports of rubber cord by Turkey reached $4.7 million in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 7th of 100 countries for exports of this product. Most of it went to Italy (17%), United Kingdom (15%), Poland (14%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 46%. Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest (+386% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $788K | 17% |
| United Kingdom | $721K | 15% |
| Poland | $682K | 14% |
| Belarus | $357K | 7.6% |
| Russia | $298K | 6.3% |
| Greece | $278K | 5.9% |
| Iran | $264K | 5.6% |
| Romania | $181K | 3.8% |
| Czech Republic | $171K | 3.6% |
| Bulgaria | $128K | 2.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
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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 4007: Vulcanised rubber thread and cord.
Common questions
What is the value of rubber cord imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported rubber cord worth $7.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 199 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 34% on 2023.
Which countries supply rubber cord to Turkey?
Thailand was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($4.0 million), followed by India (33%) and Vietnam (8%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 417% on the year.
What is the average import price of rubber cord per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.85 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.99 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 cord to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.9 million in 2017 to $7.8 million in 2024, a fall of 21%. The peak was 2022 at $20.3 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export rubber cord?
Yes. Turkey exported $4.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, the United Kingdom and Poland. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $3.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for rubber cord?
The HS code for rubber cord is heading 4007. In Turkey all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 4007.00. It sits in HS chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4007 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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