Unsaturated polyester resin exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Turkey exported $260.9 million of unsaturated polyester resin in 2024 (153.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 110 countries for exports of this product. Value rose 12% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 25% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $260.9M | 153.5K t |
| 2023 | $233.2M | 129.0K t |
| 2022 | $297.0M | 128.8K t |
| 2021 | $249.5M | 121.8K t |
| 2020 | $117.3M | 91.6K t |
| 2019 | $108.4M | 72.3K t |
| 2018 | $90.2M | 51.7K t |
| 2017 | $55.8M | 34.8K t |
Where Turkey exports unsaturated polyester resin to
Most of it went to Spain (30%), Iraq (7%), Poland (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 44%. Among the main buyer markets, Morocco grew fastest (+126% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $78.2M | 30% |
| Iraq | $19.5M | 7.5% |
| Poland | $17.9M | 6.8% |
| Morocco | $17.1M | 6.6% |
| Algeria | $16.9M | 6.5% |
| Egypt | $13.8M | 5.3% |
| United States | $12.0M | 4.6% |
| Russia | $9.2M | 3.6% |
| Germany | $6.4M | 2.5% |
| Romania | $6.3M | 2.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.70 per kg, 28% below the world average of $2.35, 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.
Unsaturated polyester resin imports to Turkey
Turkey imported $31.4 million of unsaturated polyester resin in 2024 (8.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The largest suppliers were Italy (23%), Germany (16%), Japan (14%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $7.2M | 23% |
| Germany | $5.2M | 16% |
| Japan | $4.3M | 14% |
| France | $3.0M | 9.4% |
| India | $2.2M | 6.9% |
| United Kingdom | $1.9M | 6% |
| Iran | $980K | 3.1% |
| Switzerland | $919K | 2.9% |
| Poland | $897K | 2.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $831K | 2.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey unsaturated polyester resin exports (HS 3907.91): 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 3907.91: Polyesters: n.e.c. in heading no. 3907, unsaturated, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of unsaturated polyester resin exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported unsaturated polyester resin worth $260.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 153.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 110 countries worldwide, with 9% of world exports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries buy unsaturated polyester resin from Turkey?
Spain was the largest buyer with 30% of the value ($78.2 million), followed by Iraq (7%) and Poland (7%). The top three together account for 44%, out of 102 buyer countries in total. Morocco grew fastest among the top ten, up 126% on the year.
What is the average export price of unsaturated polyester resin per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.70 per kg in 2024, 28% below the world average of $2.35 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of unsaturated polyester resin from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $55.8 million in 2017 to $260.9 million in 2024, an increase of 368%. The peak was 2022 at $297.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $176.5 million a year.
Does Turkey also import unsaturated polyester resin?
Yes. Turkey imported $31.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Italy, Germany and Japan. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $229.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for unsaturated polyester resin?
The HS code for unsaturated polyester resin is subheading 3907.91. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3907 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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