Vinyl acetate copolymer emulsion imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $13.7 million of vinyl acetate copolymer emulsion in 2024 (8.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 5% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $17.4 million.
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 | $13.7M | 8.6K t |
| 2023 | $14.4M | 7.7K t |
| 2022 | $17.4M | 8.4K t |
| 2021 | $14.0M | 8.2K t |
| 2020 | $11.1M | 8.4K t |
| 2019 | $10.2M | 7.8K t |
| 2018 | $10.9M | 7.9K t |
| 2017 | $11.9M | 9.6K t |
Where Turkey imports vinyl acetate copolymer emulsion from
One supplier dominates: Germany accounted for 60% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Singapore grew fastest (+133% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $8.2M | 60% |
| Netherlands | $2.0M | 14% |
| Singapore | $798K | 5.8% |
| Greece | $748K | 5.5% |
| South Korea | $621K | 4.5% |
| Italy | $559K | 4.1% |
| United Kingdom | $429K | 3.1% |
| Egypt | $119K | 0.9% |
| Malaysia | $55K | 0.4% |
| France | $52K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.59 per kg, 29% above the world average of $1.23. 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.
Vinyl acetate copolymer emulsion exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported vinyl acetate copolymer emulsion worth $7.4 million (6.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Egypt (16%), Kazakhstan (11%), Syria (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 36%. Among the main buyer markets, Algeria grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $1.2M | 16% |
| Kazakhstan | $815K | 11% |
| Syria | $685K | 9.3% |
| Lebanon | $453K | 6.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $385K | 5.2% |
| Libya | $376K | 5.1% |
| Poland | $334K | 4.5% |
| Russia | $293K | 4% |
| Algeria | $253K | 3.4% |
| Czech Republic | $210K | 2.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey vinyl acetate copolymer emulsion imports (HS 3905.21): 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 3905.21: Vinyl acetate copolymers: in aqueous dispersion, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of vinyl acetate copolymer emulsion imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported vinyl acetate copolymer emulsion worth $13.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 168 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply vinyl acetate copolymer emulsion to Turkey?
Germany was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($8.2 million), followed by the Netherlands (14%) and Singapore (6%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Singapore grew fastest among the top ten, up 133% on the year.
What is the average import price of vinyl acetate copolymer emulsion per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.59 per kg in 2024, 29% above the world average of $1.23 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of vinyl acetate copolymer emulsion to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.9 million in 2017 to $13.7 million in 2024, an increase of 15%. The peak was 2022 at $17.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.0 million a year.
Does Turkey also export vinyl acetate copolymer emulsion?
Yes. Turkey exported $7.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Egypt, Kazakhstan and Syria. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $6.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for vinyl acetate copolymer emulsion?
The HS code for vinyl acetate copolymer emulsion is subheading 3905.21. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3905 page.
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