Rubber sheets imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $25.4 million of rubber sheets in 2024 (4.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 32% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $37.3 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 | $25.4M | 4.9K t |
| 2023 | $37.3M | 7.1K t |
| 2022 | $32.3M | 7.3K t |
| 2021 | $24.4M | 3.9K t |
| 2020 | $22.1M | 4.6K t |
| 2019 | $24.3M | 5.0K t |
| 2018 | $28.5M | 7.1K t |
| 2017 | $31.4M | 7.8K t |
Where Turkey imports rubber sheets from
Most of the value came from Germany (24%), Italy (20%), China (16%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+199% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $6.2M | 24% |
| Italy | $5.1M | 20% |
| China | $4.0M | 16% |
| Slovenia | $1.4M | 5.7% |
| Spain | $1.3M | 5% |
| Serbia | $780K | 3.1% |
| Belgium | $773K | 3% |
| India | $762K | 3% |
| United Kingdom | $588K | 2.3% |
| United States | $498K | 2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.23 per kg, close to the world average of $4.44.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Rubber sheets exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported rubber sheets worth $19.6 million (7.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Germany (10%), Russia (7%), United Kingdom (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 24%. Among the main buyer markets, Azerbaijan grew fastest (+214% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $2.0M | 10% |
| Russia | $1.5M | 7.4% |
| United Kingdom | $1.3M | 6.7% |
| France | $1.1M | 5.5% |
| Denmark | $975K | 5% |
| Georgia | $711K | 3.6% |
| Azerbaijan | $708K | 3.6% |
| Finland | $650K | 3.3% |
| Kazakhstan | $556K | 2.8% |
| Iran | $519K | 2.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey rubber sheets imports (HS 4008.21): 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 4008.21: Rubber: vulcanised (other than hard rubber), in plates, sheets and strip, of non-cellular rubber.
Common questions
What is the value of rubber sheets imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported rubber sheets worth $25.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 211 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 32% on 2023.
Which countries supply rubber sheets to Turkey?
Germany was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($6.2 million), followed by Italy (20%) and China (16%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 54 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 199% on the year.
What is the average import price of rubber sheets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.23 per kg in 2024, 18% above the world average of $4.44 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of rubber sheets to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $31.4 million in 2017 to $25.4 million in 2024, a fall of 19%. The peak was 2023 at $37.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $28.2 million a year.
Does Turkey also export rubber sheets?
Yes. Turkey exported $19.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, Russia and the United Kingdom. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $5.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for rubber sheets?
The HS code for rubber sheets is subheading 4008.21. 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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