Used tires exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Turkey exported $2.1 million of used tires in 2024 (2.9 thousand tonnes). That is 28% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $3.0 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 | $2.1M | 2.9K t |
| 2023 | $1.7M | 3.4K t |
| 2022 | $1.7M | 3.2K t |
| 2021 | $1.6M | 2.6K t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $2.0M | 5.0K t |
| 2018 | $3.0M | 5.4K t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 4.3K t |
Where Turkey exports used tires to
Most of it went to Belgium (34%), Netherlands (33%), Kazakhstan (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Cyprus grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $710K | 34% |
| Netherlands | $693K | 33% |
| Kazakhstan | $279K | 13% |
| Pakistan | $131K | 6.2% |
| United Kingdom | $110K | 5.2% |
| Iraq | $46K | 2.2% |
| Cyprus | $37K | 1.8% |
| Georgia | $22K | 1% |
| Ukraine | $17K | 0.8% |
| United States | $13K | 0.6% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.72 per kg, close to the world average of $0.79.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Used tires imports to Turkey
Imports of used tires by Turkey reached $638 thousand in 2024 (368 tonnes). United States alone supplied 52% of it. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $334K | 52% |
| United Kingdom | $122K | 19% |
| Thailand | $50K | 7.9% |
| South Korea | $42K | 6.6% |
| Germany | $33K | 5.1% |
| Netherlands | $16K | 2.6% |
| France | $11K | 1.7% |
| Azerbaijan | $9K | 1.4% |
| Belgium | $5K | 0.7% |
| Syria | $4K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey used tires exports (HS 4012.20): 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 4012.20: Rubber: used pneumatic tyres.
Common questions
What is the value of used tires exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported used tires worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 155 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 28% on 2023.
Which countries buy used tires from Turkey?
Belgium was the largest buyer with 34% of the value ($710 thousand), followed by the Netherlands (33%) and Kazakhstan (13%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 35 buyer countries in total. Pakistan grew fastest among the top ten, up 446% on the year.
What is the average export price of used tires per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.72 per kg in 2024, 9% below the world average of $0.79 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of used tires from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, an increase of 21%. The peak was 2018 at $3.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.9 million a year.
Does Turkey also import used tires?
Yes. Turkey imported $638 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the United States, the United Kingdom and Thailand. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for used tires?
The HS code for used tires is subheading 4012.20. It sits in HS chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4012 page.
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