Rubber waste imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $39.2 million of rubber waste in 2024 (554.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 159 countries for imports of this product. That is 6% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 38% 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 | $39.2M | 554.4K t |
| 2023 | $41.7M | 546.4K t |
| 2022 | $40.9M | 614.7K t |
| 2021 | $21.7M | 521.1K t |
| 2020 | $9.1M | 307.6K t |
| 2019 | $6.7M | 189.0K t |
| 2018 | $5.7M | 153.5K t |
| 2017 | $4.2M | 96.8K t |
Where Turkey imports rubber waste from
The largest suppliers were Italy (33%), France (29%), Netherlands (13%). Among the main suppliers, Sweden grew fastest (+95% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $12.8M | 33% |
| France | $11.4M | 29% |
| Netherlands | $5.0M | 13% |
| Sweden | $3.0M | 7.8% |
| Germany | $1.7M | 4.3% |
| Norway | $1.4M | 3.7% |
| United Kingdom | $1.4M | 3.6% |
| Croatia | $546K | 1.4% |
| United States | $408K | 1% |
| Israel | $254K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.07 per kg, 42% below the world average of $0.12, 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 waste exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported rubber waste worth $1.4 million (4.8 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Thailand (44%), Taiwan (12%), Pakistan (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Uganda grew fastest (+365% on the year before).
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 4004: Waste, parings and scrap of rubber (other than hard rubber) and powders and granules obtained therefrom.
Common questions
What is the value of rubber waste imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported rubber waste worth $39.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 554.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 159 countries worldwide, with 8% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply rubber waste to Turkey?
Italy was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($12.8 million), followed by France (29%) and the Netherlands (13%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 115% on the year.
What is the average import price of rubber waste per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.07 per kg in 2024, 42% below the world average of $0.12 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 waste to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.2 million in 2017 to $39.2 million in 2024, an increase of 831%. The peak was 2023 at $41.7 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export rubber waste?
Yes. Turkey exported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Thailand, Taiwan and Pakistan. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $37.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for rubber waste?
The HS code for rubber waste is heading 4004. In Turkey all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 4004.00. It sits in HS chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4004 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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