Turkey’s CRC imports totaled approximately 630,000 tons in the first ten months of 2024, marking a 19pct decline compared to the same period in 2023, according to data from the Turkish Statistical Institute (TUIK).
South Korea emerged as Turkey’s leading CRC supplier during this period, delivering 177,000 tons. China followed with 154,000 tons, while Russia ranked third with 130,000 tons.
In October 2024, Turkey imported roughly 53,000 tons of CRC, a sharp drop of 47pct YoY and a 30pct decrease from the previous month.
