Artificial filament yarn imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported artificial filament yarn worth $75.3 million (10.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 163 countries. Value rose 25% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $108.6 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 | $75.3M | 10.2K t |
| 2023 | $60.3M | 8.8K t |
| 2022 | $108.6M | 17.8K t |
| 2021 | $73.6M | 13.3K t |
| 2020 | $54.0M | 8.7K t |
| 2019 | $82.5M | 12.7K t |
| 2018 | $86.3M | 13.2K t |
| 2017 | $68.5M | 10.7K t |
Where Turkey imports artificial filament yarn from
China alone supplied 56% of it. Among the main suppliers, Austria grew fastest (+335% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $42.0M | 56% |
| Austria | $8.4M | 11% |
| Japan | $7.5M | 10% |
| Taiwan | $6.4M | 8.6% |
| Germany | $2.5M | 3.3% |
| Italy | $2.5M | 3.3% |
| United States | $2.1M | 2.8% |
| Bulgaria | $1.4M | 1.9% |
| India | $1.0M | 1.3% |
| Belgium | $792K | 1.1% |
Product types under HS 5403
| 5403.31 | Yarn, artificial: filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), of viscose rayon (not high tenacity), single, untwisted or twisted 120 turns per… | 46% |
| 5403.39 | Yarn, artificial: filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), single, n.e.c. in heading no. 5403, not for retail sale, not sewing thread | 33% |
| 5403.41 | Yarn, artificial: filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), of viscose rayon (not high tenacity), multiple (folded) or cabled, not for retail… | 12% |
| 5403.33 | Yarn, artificial: filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), of cellulose acetate, single, not for retail sale, not sewing thread | 6.6% |
| 5403.10 | Yarn, artificial: filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), of high tenacity viscose rayon, not for retail sale, not sewing thread | 1.4% |
| 5403.42 | Yarn, artificial: filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), of cellulose acetate, multiple (folded) or cabled, not for retail sale, not sewing… | 1.2% |
| 5403.49 | Yarn, artificial: filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), multiple (folded) or cabled, n.e.c. in heading no. 5403, not for retail sale, not… | 0.1% |
| 5403.32 | Yarn, artificial: filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), of viscose rayon (not high tenacity), single, twisted more than 120 turns per metre… | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5403.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.37 per kg, close to the world average of $6.26.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Artificial filament yarn exports from Turkey
Exports of artificial filament yarn by Turkey reached $6.2 million in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Morocco (38%), United Kingdom (32%), Italy (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Greece grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Morocco | $2.3M | 38% |
| United Kingdom | $2.0M | 33% |
| Italy | $448K | 7.3% |
| Ukraine | $406K | 6.6% |
| Uzbekistan | $256K | 4.2% |
| Greece | $123K | 2% |
| Tunisia | $109K | 1.8% |
| Kazakhstan | $107K | 1.7% |
| Syria | $72K | 1.2% |
| Spain | $60K | 1% |
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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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 5403: Artificial filament yarn (other than sewing thread), not put up for retail sale, including artificial monofilament of less than 67 decitex.
Common questions
What is the value of artificial filament yarn imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported artificial filament yarn worth $75.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 163 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was up 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply artificial filament yarn to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($42.0 million), followed by Austria (11%) and Japan (10%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Austria grew fastest among the top ten, up 335% on the year.
What is the average import price of artificial filament yarn per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.37 per kg in 2024, 18% above the world average of $6.26 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 artificial filament yarn to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $68.5 million in 2017 to $75.3 million in 2024, an increase of 10%. The peak was 2022 at $108.6 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export artificial filament yarn?
Yes. Turkey exported $6.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Morocco, the United Kingdom and Italy. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $69.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for artificial filament yarn?
The HS code for artificial filament yarn is heading 5403. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 5403.31 (46% of the value) and 5403.39 (33%). 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 5403 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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