Silicone resin imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported silicone resin worth $193.1 million (54.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $258.6 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 | $193.1M | 54.4K t |
| 2023 | $192.7M | 49.5K t |
| 2022 | $258.6M | 46.8K t |
| 2021 | $207.4M | 45.1K t |
| 2020 | $149.5M | 40.4K t |
| 2019 | $151.4M | 35.0K t |
| 2018 | $169.3M | 35.9K t |
| 2017 | $141.6M | 36.9K t |
Where Turkey imports silicone resin from
The largest suppliers were China (39%), Germany (37%), Belgium (5%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+48% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $75.1M | 39% |
| Germany | $71.6M | 37% |
| Belgium | $9.6M | 5% |
| United Kingdom | $7.3M | 3.8% |
| Italy | $4.8M | 2.5% |
| France | $3.6M | 1.9% |
| South Korea | $2.9M | 1.5% |
| India | $2.2M | 1.1% |
| United States | $2.2M | 1.1% |
| Malaysia | $2.2M | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.55 per kg, 35% below the world average of $5.49, 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.
Silicone resin exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $48.3 million of silicone resin in 2024 (10.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Russia (20%), Iran (12%), Egypt (5%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 38%. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+155% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $9.7M | 20% |
| Iran | $5.9M | 12% |
| Egypt | $2.6M | 5.5% |
| Uzbekistan | $2.5M | 5.1% |
| Algeria | $2.1M | 4.4% |
| Bangladesh | $1.9M | 3.9% |
| Pakistan | $1.7M | 3.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.7M | 3.5% |
| Iraq | $1.5M | 3.2% |
| Romania | $1.4M | 2.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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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 3910: Silicones in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of silicone resin imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported silicone resin worth $193.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 54.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 217 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply silicone resin to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($75.1 million), followed by Germany (37%) and Belgium (5%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 68 supplier countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 62% on the year.
What is the average import price of silicone resin per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.55 per kg in 2024, 35% below the world average of $5.49 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 silicone resin to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $141.6 million in 2017 to $193.1 million in 2024, an increase of 36%. The peak was 2022 at $258.6 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export silicone resin?
Yes. Turkey exported $48.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Russia, Iran and Egypt. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $144.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for silicone resin?
The HS code for silicone resin is heading 3910. In Turkey all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 3910.00. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3910 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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