Animal hair yarn imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of animal hair yarn by Turkey reached $4.0 million in 2024 (55 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 16% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $4.0M | 55 t |
| 2023 | $4.8M | 70 t |
| 2022 | $4.9M | 68 t |
| 2021 | $4.5M | 63 t |
| 2020 | $3.5M | 58 t |
| 2019 | $4.2M | 61 t |
| 2018 | $3.8M | 67 t |
| 2017 | $3.3M | 57 t |
Where Turkey imports animal hair yarn from
One supplier dominates: Italy accounted for 75% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $3.0M | 75% |
| China | $846K | 21% |
| Peru | $61K | 1.5% |
| South Africa | $58K | 1.5% |
| Belgium | $11K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0.1% |
| Japan | $1K | 0% |
| Taiwan | $1K | 0% |
| Mongolia | $1K | 0% |
| Germany | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 5108
| 5108.20 | Yarn: of fine animal hair, combed, not put up for retail sale | 55% |
| 5108.10 | Yarn: of fine animal hair, carded, not put up for retail sale | 45% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5108.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $72.75 per kg, close to the world average of $80.47.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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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 5108: Yarn of fine animal hair (carded or combed), not put up for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of animal hair yarn imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported animal hair yarn worth $4.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 55 tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 116 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply animal hair yarn to Turkey?
Italy was the largest supplier with 75% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by China (21%) and Peru (2%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 34 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of animal hair yarn per kg?
The average declared import value was about $72.75 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $80.47 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of animal hair yarn to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.3 million in 2017 to $4.0 million in 2024, an increase of 20%. The peak was 2022 at $4.9 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for animal hair yarn?
The HS code for animal hair yarn is heading 5108. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 5108.20 (55% of the value) and 5108.10 (45%). It sits in HS chapter 51 (wool, fine or coarse animal hair; horsehair yarn and woven fabric). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5108 page.
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