Artificial staple blend yarn imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $13.3 million of artificial staple blend yarn in 2024 (4.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 84 countries. Value fell 22% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $23.8 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 | $13.3M | 4.2K t |
| 2023 | $17.0M | 4.9K t |
| 2022 | $19.0M | 4.8K t |
| 2021 | $23.8M | 6.8K t |
| 2020 | $13.2M | 4.7K t |
| 2019 | $21.8M | 6.9K t |
| 2018 | $15.7M | 4.6K t |
| 2017 | $14.7M | 4.2K t |
Where Turkey imports artificial staple blend yarn from
India alone supplied 77% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $10.2M | 77% |
| Indonesia | $2.3M | 18% |
| Germany | $179K | 1.4% |
| China | $160K | 1.2% |
| Portugal | $122K | 0.9% |
| Italy | $117K | 0.9% |
| France | $65K | 0.5% |
| Vietnam | $50K | 0.4% |
| Belgium | $42K | 0.3% |
| Bulgaria | $14K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.18 per kg, close to the world average of $3.87.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Artificial staple blend yarn exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported artificial staple blend yarn worth $4.2 million (627 tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 56 countries. The largest buyer markets were Iran (43%), Russia (18%), Uzbekistan (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Ukraine grew fastest (+262% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iran | $1.8M | 43% |
| Russia | $762K | 18% |
| Uzbekistan | $391K | 9.2% |
| Egypt | $269K | 6.3% |
| Spain | $229K | 5.4% |
| Ukraine | $138K | 3.3% |
| Italy | $114K | 2.7% |
| Belarus | $85K | 2% |
| Greece | $77K | 1.8% |
| Germany | $65K | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey artificial staple blend yarn imports (HS 5510.12): 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 5510.12: Yarn: (not sewing thread), multiple (folded) or cabled yarn, of artificial staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of artificial staple fibres, not put up for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of artificial staple blend yarn imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported artificial staple blend yarn worth $13.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 84 countries worldwide, with 10% of world imports. The value was down 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply artificial staple blend yarn to Turkey?
India was the largest supplier with 77% of the value ($10.2 million), followed by Indonesia (18%) and Germany (1%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 978% on the year.
What is the average import price of artificial staple blend yarn per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.18 per kg in 2024, 18% below the world average of $3.87 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of artificial staple blend yarn to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.7 million in 2017 to $13.3 million in 2024, a fall of 10%. The peak was 2021 at $23.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $17.3 million a year.
Does Turkey also export artificial staple blend yarn?
Yes. Turkey exported $4.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Iran, Russia and Uzbekistan. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $9.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for artificial staple blend yarn?
The HS code for artificial staple blend yarn is subheading 5510.12. It sits in HS chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5510 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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