Rubber sheet exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Turkey exported rubber sheet worth $121.2 million (29.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 3%. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $121.2M | 29.4K t |
| 2023 | $117.9M | 22.6K t |
| 2022 | $98.5M | 26.2K t |
| 2021 | $90.7M | 26.2K t |
| 2020 | $68.8M | 22.2K t |
| 2019 | $76.8M | 23.0K t |
| 2018 | $74.5M | 21.0K t |
| 2017 | $74.8M | 17.7K t |
Where Turkey exports rubber sheet to
The largest buyer markets were Bulgaria (17%), Germany (8%), Poland (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 31%. Among the main buyer markets, Romania grew fastest (+106% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bulgaria | $20.8M | 17% |
| Germany | $9.9M | 8.2% |
| Poland | $7.3M | 6.1% |
| Algeria | $5.5M | 4.5% |
| Romania | $4.7M | 3.9% |
| Czech Republic | $4.5M | 3.7% |
| Russia | $3.8M | 3.2% |
| Spain | $3.5M | 2.9% |
| Iraq | $3.4M | 2.8% |
| United Kingdom | $3.4M | 2.8% |
Product types under HS 4008
| 4008.29 | Rubber: vulcanised (other than hard rubber), non-cellular rubber, in forms other than plates, sheets or strip | 60% |
| 4008.11 | Rubber: vulcanised (other than hard rubber), in plates, sheets and strip of cellular rubber | 18% |
| 4008.21 | Rubber: vulcanised (other than hard rubber), in plates, sheets and strip, of non-cellular rubber | 16% |
| 4008.19 | Rubber: vulcanised (other than hard rubber), cellular rubber, (other than in plates, sheets or strip) | 5.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4008.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.13 per kg, 22% below the world average of $5.30, 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 sheet imports to Turkey
In 2024, Turkey imported rubber sheet worth $57.7 million (8.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The largest suppliers were Germany (23%), Belgium (13%), Italy (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 47%. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+53% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $13.0M | 23% |
| Belgium | $7.3M | 13% |
| Italy | $6.5M | 11% |
| China | $6.3M | 11% |
| France | $3.8M | 6.7% |
| Spain | $2.1M | 3.6% |
| United Kingdom | $1.9M | 3.2% |
| United States | $1.5M | 2.6% |
| Slovenia | $1.5M | 2.5% |
| Bulgaria | $1.4M | 2.4% |
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 4008: Plates, sheets, strip, rods and profile shapes, of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber.
Common questions
What is the value of rubber sheet exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported rubber sheet worth $121.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 29.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 159 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries buy rubber sheet from Turkey?
Bulgaria was the largest buyer with 17% of the value ($20.8 million), followed by Germany (8%) and Poland (6%). The top three together account for 31%, out of 155 buyer countries in total. Romania grew fastest among the top ten, up 106% on the year.
What is the average export price of rubber sheet per kg?
The average declared export value was about $4.13 per kg in 2024, 22% below the world average of $5.30 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 exports of rubber sheet from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $74.8 million in 2017 to $121.2 million in 2024, an increase of 62%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import rubber sheet?
Yes. Turkey imported $57.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, Belgium and Italy. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $63.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for rubber sheet?
The HS code for rubber sheet is heading 4008. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 4008.29 (60% of the value) and 4008.11 (18%). It sits in HS chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4008 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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