Artificial filament fabric exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Turkey exported $63.6 million of artificial filament fabric in 2024 (4.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 119 countries for exports of this product. That is 20% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $88.2 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 | $63.6M | 4.1K t |
| 2023 | $80.0M | 5.4K t |
| 2022 | $84.4M | 5.5K t |
| 2021 | $71.6M | 4.8K t |
| 2020 | $64.7M | 4.6K t |
| 2019 | $88.0M | 7.1K t |
| 2018 | $88.2M | 6.0K t |
| 2017 | $79.5M | 6.2K t |
Where Turkey exports artificial filament fabric to
The largest buyer markets were Spain (20%), Morocco (8%), Iran (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 34%.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $12.8M | 20% |
| Morocco | $5.2M | 8.2% |
| Iran | $3.8M | 5.9% |
| Italy | $3.6M | 5.7% |
| Belarus | $2.4M | 3.7% |
| Tunisia | $2.3M | 3.6% |
| Germany | $2.3M | 3.6% |
| Kyrgyzstan | $2.1M | 3.3% |
| Russia | $1.8M | 2.9% |
| Greece | $1.8M | 2.8% |
Product types under HS 5408
| 5408.32 | Fabrics, woven: of artificial filament yarn, of artificial monofilament, strip and the like, n.e.c. in heading no. 5408, dyed | 35% |
| 5408.22 | Fabrics, woven: of artificial filament yarn, containing 85% or more by weight of artificial filament, strip or the like, dyed | 27% |
| 5408.34 | Fabrics, woven: of artificial filament yarn, of artificial monofilament, strip and the like, n.e.c. in heading no. 5408, printed | 12% |
| 5408.24 | Fabrics, woven: of artificial filament yarn, containing 85% or more by weight of artificial filament, strip or the like, printed | 9% |
| 5408.10 | Fabrics, woven: of viscose rayon, high tenacity, artificial filament yarn | 5.4% |
| 5408.33 | Fabrics, woven: of artificial filament yarn, of artificial monofilament, strip and the like, n.e.c. in heading no. 5408, of yarns of different colours | 3.9% |
| 5408.21 | Fabrics, woven: of artificial filament yarn, containing 85% or more by weight of artificial filament, strip or the like, bleached or unbleached | 2.9% |
| 5408.23 | Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of artificial filament, strip or the like, of yarns of different colours | 2.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5408.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.37 per kg, 31% above the world average of $11.72. 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.
Artificial filament fabric imports to Turkey
Turkey imported $28.8 million of artificial filament fabric in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 3%. Most of the value came from Italy (44%), Germany (13%), Spain (11%). Among the main suppliers, Bulgaria grew fastest (+213% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $12.6M | 44% |
| Germany | $3.7M | 13% |
| Spain | $3.2M | 11% |
| South Korea | $2.9M | 10% |
| Lithuania | $2.2M | 7.7% |
| China | $1.3M | 4.7% |
| Japan | $983K | 3.4% |
| Bulgaria | $653K | 2.3% |
| Switzerland | $212K | 0.7% |
| France | $132K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 5408: Woven fabrics of artificial filament yarn including woven fabrics obtained from materials of heading no. 5404.
Common questions
What is the value of artificial filament fabric exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported artificial filament fabric worth $63.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 119 countries worldwide, with 6% of world exports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries buy artificial filament fabric from Turkey?
Spain was the largest buyer with 20% of the value ($12.8 million), followed by Morocco (8%) and Iran (6%). The top three together account for 34%, out of 124 buyer countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 27% on the year.
What is the average export price of artificial filament fabric per kg?
The average declared export value was about $15.37 per kg in 2024, 31% above the world average of $11.72 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 exports of artificial filament fabric from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $79.5 million in 2017 to $63.6 million in 2024, a fall of 20%. The peak was 2018 at $88.2 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import artificial filament fabric?
Yes. Turkey imported $28.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Italy, Germany and Spain. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $34.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for artificial filament fabric?
The HS code for artificial filament fabric is heading 5408. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 5408.32 (35% of the value) and 5408.22 (27%). It sits in HS chapter 54 (man-made filaments; strip and the like of man-made textile materials). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5408 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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