Technically specified natural rubber imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of technically specified natural rubber by Turkey reached $401.0 million in 2024 (225.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 128 countries. That is 25% more than in 2023. 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 | $401.0M | 225.3K t |
| 2023 | $320.1M | 214.4K t |
| 2022 | $498.1M | 253.9K t |
| 2021 | $422.4M | 227.9K t |
| 2020 | $236.3M | 166.3K t |
| 2019 | $245.7M | 164.6K t |
| 2018 | $243.0M | 161.3K t |
| 2017 | $236.2M | 128.9K t |
Where Turkey imports technically specified natural rubber from
The largest suppliers were Cote d'Ivoire (37%), Thailand (27%), Indonesia (20%). Among the main suppliers, Liberia grew fastest (+685% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cote d'Ivoire | $147.9M | 37% |
| Thailand | $107.9M | 27% |
| Indonesia | $78.5M | 20% |
| Malaysia | $22.6M | 5.6% |
| Vietnam | $19.6M | 4.9% |
| Liberia | $11.4M | 2.9% |
| Brazil | $2.4M | 0.6% |
| Ghana | $2.1M | 0.5% |
| Germany | $1.8M | 0.5% |
| Singapore | $1.3M | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.78 per kg, close to the world average of $1.75.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Technically specified natural rubber exports from Turkey
Exports of technically specified natural rubber by Turkey reached $20.0 million in 2024 (10.2 thousand tonnes). Russia alone took 59% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Luxembourg grew fastest (+377% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $11.9M | 59% |
| South Africa | $1.6M | 8.2% |
| Romania | $1.5M | 7.7% |
| Luxembourg | $1.5M | 7.3% |
| Egypt | $1.3M | 6.4% |
| Mexico | $817K | 4.1% |
| Malaysia | $281K | 1.4% |
| Japan | $278K | 1.4% |
| Germany | $198K | 1% |
| Serbia | $197K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey technically specified natural rubber imports (HS 4001.22): 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 4001.22: Rubber: technically specified natural rubber (TSNR), in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip (excluding latex and smoked sheets).
Common questions
What is the value of technically specified natural rubber imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported technically specified natural rubber worth $401.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 225.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 128 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply technically specified natural rubber to Turkey?
Cote d'Ivoire was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($147.9 million), followed by Thailand (27%) and Indonesia (20%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Liberia grew fastest among the top ten, up 685% on the year.
What is the average import price of technically specified natural rubber per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.78 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.75 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of technically specified natural rubber to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $236.2 million in 2017 to $401.0 million in 2024, an increase of 70%. The peak was 2022 at $498.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $325.4 million a year.
Does Turkey also export technically specified natural rubber?
Yes. Turkey exported $20.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Russia, South Africa and Romania. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $381.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for technically specified natural rubber?
The HS code for technically specified natural rubber is subheading 4001.22. It sits in HS chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4001 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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