Urea-formaldehyde resins exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Turkey exported urea-formaldehyde resins worth $48.6 million (67.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 92 countries for exports of this product. That is 5% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $67.3 million.
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 | $48.6M | 67.4K t |
| 2023 | $51.4M | 69.6K t |
| 2022 | $67.3M | 72.3K t |
| 2021 | $42.9M | 53.3K t |
| 2020 | $38.7M | 85.3K t |
| 2019 | $34.9M | 66.8K t |
| 2018 | $32.3M | 52.7K t |
| 2017 | $21.1M | 38.2K t |
Where Turkey exports urea-formaldehyde resins to
Most of it went to Romania (35%), Bulgaria (23%), Greece (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Australia grew fastest (+166% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Romania | $17.0M | 35% |
| Bulgaria | $11.4M | 23% |
| Greece | $4.1M | 8.4% |
| Russia | $2.3M | 4.8% |
| Egypt | $1.8M | 3.8% |
| Denmark | $1.6M | 3.3% |
| Morocco | $1.4M | 2.9% |
| Belarus | $1.1M | 2.2% |
| United States | $935K | 1.9% |
| Australia | $851K | 1.8% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.72 per kg, close to the world average of $0.64.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Urea-formaldehyde resins imports to Turkey
Imports of urea-formaldehyde resins by Turkey reached $4.4 million in 2024 (2.2 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from Germany (32%), Italy (24%), United States (11%). Among the main suppliers, Austria grew fastest (+154% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.4M | 32% |
| Italy | $1.1M | 25% |
| United States | $489K | 11% |
| Egypt | $361K | 8.2% |
| Norway | $310K | 7% |
| Austria | $149K | 3.4% |
| Iran | $119K | 2.7% |
| Sweden | $104K | 2.4% |
| Belgium | $71K | 1.6% |
| Bulgaria | $69K | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey urea-formaldehyde resins exports (HS 3909.10): 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 3909.10: Amino-resins: urea and thiourea resins, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of urea-formaldehyde resins exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported urea-formaldehyde resins worth $48.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 67.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 92 countries worldwide, with 4% of world exports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries buy urea-formaldehyde resins from Turkey?
Romania was the largest buyer with 35% of the value ($17.0 million), followed by Bulgaria (23%) and Greece (8%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 60 buyer countries in total. Australia grew fastest among the top ten, up 166% on the year.
What is the average export price of urea-formaldehyde resins per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.72 per kg in 2024, 12% above the world average of $0.64 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of urea-formaldehyde resins from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $21.1 million in 2017 to $48.6 million in 2024, an increase of 130%. The peak was 2022 at $67.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $42.2 million a year.
Does Turkey also import urea-formaldehyde resins?
Yes. Turkey imported $4.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, Italy and the United States. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $44.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for urea-formaldehyde resins?
The HS code for urea-formaldehyde resins is subheading 3909.10. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3909 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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