Shoe polish exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of shoe polish by Turkey reached $36.7 million in 2024 (8.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 137 countries for exports of this product. 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 | $36.7M | 8.6K t |
| 2023 | $36.1M | 8.1K t |
| 2022 | $33.6M | 7.8K t |
| 2021 | $29.8M | 8.5K t |
| 2020 | $24.4M | 7.2K t |
| 2019 | $31.8M | 9.2K t |
| 2018 | $30.5M | 9.1K t |
| 2017 | $30.0M | 9.2K t |
Where Turkey exports shoe polish to
The largest buyer markets were Russia (15%), Egypt (6%), Ukraine (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 27%. Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest (+51% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $5.7M | 15% |
| Egypt | $2.1M | 5.8% |
| Ukraine | $2.1M | 5.6% |
| Netherlands | $1.9M | 5.2% |
| Mexico | $1.9M | 5.1% |
| Nigeria | $1.7M | 4.7% |
| France | $1.2M | 3.3% |
| Kazakhstan | $1.1M | 3% |
| Chile | $910K | 2.5% |
| United Kingdom | $905K | 2.5% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.29 per kg, 29% below the world average of $6.07, 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.
Shoe polish imports to Turkey
In 2024, Turkey imported shoe polish worth $980 thousand (188 tonnes). Most of the value came from China (30%), Italy (27%), Germany (14%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+87% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $296K | 30% |
| Italy | $269K | 28% |
| Germany | $140K | 14% |
| Spain | $63K | 6.4% |
| United Kingdom | $52K | 5.3% |
| South Korea | $52K | 5.3% |
| United States | $30K | 3% |
| Croatia | $14K | 1.4% |
| France | $13K | 1.3% |
| Slovakia | $11K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey shoe polish exports (HS 3405.10): 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 3405.10: Polishes, creams and similar preparations: for footwear or leather, excluding waxes of heading no. 3404.
Common questions
What is the value of shoe polish exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported shoe polish worth $36.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 137 countries worldwide, with 13% of world exports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries buy shoe polish from Turkey?
Russia was the largest buyer with 15% of the value ($5.7 million), followed by Egypt (6%) and Ukraine (6%). The top three together account for 27%, out of 118 buyer countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 51% on the year.
What is the average export price of shoe polish per kg?
The average declared export value was about $4.29 per kg in 2024, 29% below the world average of $6.07 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of shoe polish from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $30.0 million in 2017 to $36.7 million in 2024, an increase of 22%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $31.6 million a year.
Does Turkey also import shoe polish?
Yes. Turkey imported $980 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Italy and Germany. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $35.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for shoe polish?
The HS code for shoe polish is subheading 3405.10. It sits in HS chapter 34 (soap, organic surface-active agents; washing, lubricating, polishing or scouring preparations; artificial or prepared waxes, candles and similar articles, modelling pastes, dental waxes and dental preparations with a basis of plaster). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3405 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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