Synthetic rubber imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of synthetic rubber by Turkey reached $841.0 million in 2024 (437.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 209 countries. 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 .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $841.0M | 437.3K t |
| 2023 | $823.2M | 417.7K t |
| 2022 | $1.04B | 448.6K t |
| 2021 | $818.8M | 403.2K t |
| 2020 | $509.8M | 335.9K t |
| 2019 | $575.6M | 320.0K t |
| 2018 | $658.6M | 328.7K t |
| 2017 | $654.9M | 328.6K t |
Where Turkey imports synthetic rubber from
The largest suppliers were Russia (23%), South Korea (10%), Netherlands (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 42%.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $193.4M | 23% |
| South Korea | $87.9M | 11% |
| Netherlands | $71.6M | 8.5% |
| China | $62.3M | 7.4% |
| United States | $47.2M | 5.6% |
| Germany | $46.9M | 5.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $46.2M | 5.5% |
| Japan | $42.7M | 5.1% |
| Italy | $42.0M | 5% |
| Poland | $23.5M | 2.8% |
Product types under HS 4002
| 4002.19 | Rubber: synthetic, styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR) and carboxylated styrene-butadiene rubber (XSBR), (other than latex), in primary forms or in… | 29% |
| 4002.20 | Rubber: synthetic, butadiene rubber (BR), in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip | 18% |
| 4002.70 | Rubber: synthetic, ethylene-propylene-non-conjugated diene rubber (EPDM), in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip | 14% |
| 4002.39 | Rubber: synthetic, halo-isobutene-isoprene rubber (CIIR or BIIR), in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip | 9.2% |
| 4002.11 | Rubber: synthetic, styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR) and carboxylated styrene-butadiene rubber (XSBR) latex, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or… | 9% |
| 4002.99 | Rubber: synthetic, n.e.c. in heading 4002, (other than latex), in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip | 7.9% |
| 4002.60 | Rubber: synthetic, isoprene rubber (IR), in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip | 5.1% |
| 4002.59 | Rubber: synthetic, acrylonitrile-butadiene rubber (NBR), (other than latex), in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip | 3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4002.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.92 per kg, close to the world average of $2.02.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Synthetic rubber exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported synthetic rubber worth $182.5 million (80.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Mexico (21%), Brazil (14%), Russia (5%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 40%. Among the main buyer markets, Argentina grew fastest (+33% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $37.5M | 21% |
| Brazil | $25.3M | 14% |
| Russia | $9.5M | 5.2% |
| Belgium | $9.2M | 5.1% |
| Poland | $7.2M | 4% |
| Germany | $7.1M | 3.9% |
| Italy | $6.1M | 3.3% |
| Egypt | $6.0M | 3.3% |
| Argentina | $5.3M | 2.9% |
| Iraq | $4.4M | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
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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: Synthetic rubber and factice derived from oils, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip; mixtures of heading no. 4001 and 4002, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip.
Common questions
What is the value of synthetic rubber imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported synthetic rubber worth $841.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 437.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 209 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply synthetic rubber to Turkey?
Russia was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($193.4 million), followed by South Korea (10%) and the Netherlands (9%). The top three together account for 42%, out of 54 supplier countries in total. Russia grew fastest among the top ten, up 22% on the year.
What is the average import price of synthetic rubber per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.92 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.02 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 synthetic rubber to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $654.9 million in 2017 to $841.0 million in 2024, an increase of 28%. The peak was 2022 at $1.04 billion. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export synthetic rubber?
Yes. Turkey exported $182.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Brazil and Russia. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $658.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for synthetic rubber?
The HS code for synthetic rubber is heading 4002. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 4002.19 (29% of the value) and 4002.20 (18%). 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?
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