Aramid staple fiber imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of aramid staple fiber by Turkey reached $49.1 million in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 100 countries for imports of this product. That is 14% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% a year on average.
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 | $49.1M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $43.0M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $51.5M | 2.4K t |
| 2021 | $46.3M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $30.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $38.3M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $25.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $12.1M | 698 t |
Where Turkey imports aramid staple fiber from
Most of the value came from Spain (33%), China (24%), South Korea (12%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+62% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $16.2M | 33% |
| China | $11.6M | 24% |
| South Korea | $6.0M | 12% |
| France | $4.4M | 8.9% |
| Thailand | $4.0M | 8.2% |
| Belgium | $3.1M | 6.3% |
| Netherlands | $1.8M | 3.7% |
| Japan | $1.1M | 2.2% |
| Italy | $315K | 0.6% |
| Germany | $298K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $23.51 per kg, 31% above the world average of $17.96. 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.
Aramid staple fiber exports from Turkey
Exports of aramid staple fiber by Turkey reached $345 thousand in 2024 (16 tonnes). United States alone took 60% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $206K | 60% |
| Netherlands | $35K | 10% |
| Tunisia | $33K | 9.4% |
| Thailand | $30K | 8.6% |
| Spain | $19K | 5.5% |
| Brazil | $7K | 2.1% |
| China | $7K | 2.1% |
| Luxembourg | $4K | 1.3% |
| South Africa | $2K | 0.5% |
| Italy | $2K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey aramid staple fiber imports (HS 5503.11): 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 5503.11: Fibres: synthetic staple fibres, of aramids, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning.
Common questions
What is the value of aramid staple fiber imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported aramid staple fiber worth $49.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 100 countries worldwide, with 11% of world imports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply aramid staple fiber to Turkey?
Spain was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($16.2 million), followed by China (24%) and South Korea (12%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 856% on the year.
What is the average import price of aramid staple fiber per kg?
The average declared import value was about $23.51 per kg in 2024, 31% above the world average of $17.96 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of aramid staple fiber to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.1 million in 2017 to $49.1 million in 2024, an increase of 306%. The peak was 2022 at $51.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $37.0 million a year.
Does Turkey also export aramid staple fiber?
Yes. Turkey exported $345 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, the Netherlands and Tunisia. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $48.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for aramid staple fiber?
The HS code for aramid staple fiber is subheading 5503.11. It sits in HS chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5503 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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