Styrene-butadiene rubber imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of styrene-butadiene rubber by Turkey reached $242.6 million in 2024 (121.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 182 countries for imports of this product. 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 $315.8 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 | $242.6M | 121.8K t |
| 2023 | $236.5M | 125.1K t |
| 2022 | $315.8M | 141.5K t |
| 2021 | $245.3M | 125.5K t |
| 2020 | $158.9M | 114.2K t |
| 2019 | $173.6M | 99.1K t |
| 2018 | $215.2M | 109.2K t |
| 2017 | $219.5M | 110.6K t |
Where Turkey imports styrene-butadiene rubber from
The largest suppliers were Russia (28%), South Korea (13%), Poland (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 49%. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+93% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $67.0M | 28% |
| South Korea | $30.6M | 13% |
| Poland | $21.5M | 8.9% |
| Germany | $16.9M | 7% |
| Taiwan | $12.9M | 5.3% |
| Japan | $12.7M | 5.2% |
| China | $12.3M | 5.1% |
| France | $11.4M | 4.7% |
| United States | $9.4M | 3.9% |
| Italy | $9.1M | 3.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.99 per kg, close to the world average of $2.16.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Styrene-butadiene rubber exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $27.7 million of styrene-butadiene rubber in 2024 (14.9 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Brazil (20%), Iraq (14%), United Arab Emirates (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 42%. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $5.6M | 20% |
| Iraq | $3.9M | 14% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.1M | 7.5% |
| Mexico | $1.8M | 6.5% |
| Russia | $1.2M | 4.2% |
| Argentina | $899K | 3.3% |
| India | $766K | 2.8% |
| South Africa | $740K | 2.7% |
| Tunisia | $731K | 2.6% |
| China | $694K | 2.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey styrene-butadiene rubber imports (HS 4002.19): 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 4002.19: Rubber: synthetic, styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR) and carboxylated styrene-butadiene rubber (XSBR), (other than latex), in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip.
Common questions
What is the value of styrene-butadiene rubber imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported styrene-butadiene rubber worth $242.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 121.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 182 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply styrene-butadiene rubber to Turkey?
Russia was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($67.0 million), followed by South Korea (13%) and Poland (9%). The top three together account for 49%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 93% on the year.
What is the average import price of styrene-butadiene rubber per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.99 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $2.16 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of styrene-butadiene rubber to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $219.5 million in 2017 to $242.6 million in 2024, an increase of 11%. The peak was 2022 at $315.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $225.9 million a year.
Does Turkey also export styrene-butadiene rubber?
Yes. Turkey exported $27.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Brazil, Iraq and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $215.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for styrene-butadiene rubber?
The HS code for styrene-butadiene rubber is subheading 4002.19. It sits in HS chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4002 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Turkey. Tell us your product to see it live.
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