Unsaturated polyester film and sheet imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of unsaturated polyester film and sheet by Turkey reached $9.4 million in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 3%. Value rose 93% on 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 | $9.4M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $4.9M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $11.0M | 812 t |
| 2021 | $1.9M | 1.0K t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $4.7M | 2.9K t |
| 2018 | $4.1M | 2.6K t |
| 2017 | $6.3M | 3.7K t |
Where Turkey imports unsaturated polyester film and sheet from
One supplier dominates: Egypt accounted for 73% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+698% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $6.8M | 73% |
| France | $898K | 9.6% |
| South Korea | $693K | 7.4% |
| China | $423K | 4.5% |
| Spain | $383K | 4.1% |
| Germany | $53K | 0.6% |
| Japan | $33K | 0.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $18K | 0.2% |
| Taiwan | $14K | 0.2% |
| United States | $5K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.74 per kg, 96% above the world average of $3.44. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Unsaturated polyester film and sheet exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $2.1 million of unsaturated polyester film and sheet in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. United States alone took 81% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Azerbaijan grew fastest (+176% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.7M | 81% |
| Egypt | $213K | 10% |
| Azerbaijan | $87K | 4.1% |
| Palestine | $32K | 1.5% |
| Tunisia | $29K | 1.4% |
| Algeria | $17K | 0.8% |
| Libya | $17K | 0.8% |
| Canada | $7K | 0.3% |
| Peru | $2K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $2K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey unsaturated polyester film and sheet imports (HS 3920.63): 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 3920.63: Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), of unsaturated polyesters, non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials.
Common questions
What is the value of unsaturated polyester film and sheet imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported unsaturated polyester film and sheet worth $9.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 168 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 93% on 2023.
Which countries supply unsaturated polyester film and sheet to Turkey?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 73% of the value ($6.8 million), followed by France (10%) and South Korea (7%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 698% on the year.
What is the average import price of unsaturated polyester film and sheet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.74 per kg in 2024, 96% above the world average of $3.44 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of unsaturated polyester film and sheet to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.3 million in 2017 to $9.4 million in 2024, an increase of 48%. The peak was 2022 at $11.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.6 million a year.
Does Turkey also export unsaturated polyester film and sheet?
Yes. Turkey exported $2.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Egypt and Azerbaijan. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $7.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for unsaturated polyester film and sheet?
The HS code for unsaturated polyester film and sheet is subheading 3920.63. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3920 page.
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