Artificial staple fabric exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of artificial staple fabric by Turkey reached $371.7 million in 2024 (23.9 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 127 countries for exports of this product. That is 72% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average.
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 | $371.7M | 23.9K t |
| 2023 | $215.5M | 12.9K t |
| 2022 | $246.2M | 16.5K t |
| 2021 | $213.0M | 14.7K t |
| 2020 | $158.7M | 11.6K t |
| 2019 | $235.8M | 18.1K t |
| 2018 | $234.8M | 17.1K t |
| 2017 | $186.7M | 14.3K t |
Where Turkey exports artificial staple fabric to
Morocco alone took 56% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Morocco grew fastest (+163% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Morocco | $208.3M | 56% |
| Spain | $45.2M | 12% |
| Kazakhstan | $16.2M | 4.4% |
| Romania | $11.3M | 3% |
| Tunisia | $9.8M | 2.6% |
| Italy | $7.8M | 2.1% |
| Belarus | $7.1M | 1.9% |
| United Kingdom | $7.0M | 1.9% |
| Germany | $4.8M | 1.3% |
| Iraq | $3.8M | 1% |
Product types under HS 5516
| 5516.22 | Fabrics, woven: dyed, containing less than 85% by weight of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with man-made filaments | 34% |
| 5516.12 | Fabrics, woven: dyed, containing 85% or more by weight of artificial staple fibres | 25% |
| 5516.14 | Fabrics, woven: printed, containing 85% or more by weight of artificial staple fibres | 15% |
| 5516.91 | Fabrics, woven: unbleached or bleached, of artificial staple fibres, n.e.c. in heading no. 5516 | 4.7% |
| 5516.92 | Fabrics, woven: dyed, of artificial staple fibres, n.e.c. in heading no. 5516 | 4.5% |
| 5516.23 | Fabrics, woven: of yarns of different colours, containing less than 85% by weight of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with man-made… | 2.6% |
| 5516.43 | Fabrics, woven: of yarns of different colours, containing less than 85% by weight of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton | 2.5% |
| 5516.32 | Fabrics, woven: dyed, containing less than 85% by weight of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair | 2.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5516.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.58 per kg, 124% above the world average of $6.97. 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 staple fabric imports to Turkey
In 2024, Turkey imported artificial staple fabric worth $45.0 million (4.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Most of the value came from Malaysia (24%), Italy (21%), China (20%). Among the main suppliers, Malaysia grew fastest (+181% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $10.7M | 24% |
| Italy | $9.6M | 21% |
| China | $9.1M | 20% |
| Spain | $5.1M | 11% |
| Germany | $1.7M | 3.7% |
| Egypt | $1.6M | 3.6% |
| South Korea | $1.2M | 2.7% |
| Portugal | $1.2M | 2.6% |
| India | $773K | 1.7% |
| Austria | $610K | 1.4% |
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 5516: Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibres.
Common questions
What is the value of artificial staple fabric exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported artificial staple fabric worth $371.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 23.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 127 countries worldwide, with 8% of world exports. The value was up 72% on 2023.
Which countries buy artificial staple fabric from Turkey?
Morocco was the largest buyer with 56% of the value ($208.3 million), followed by Spain (12%) and Kazakhstan (4%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 111 buyer countries in total. Morocco grew fastest among the top ten, up 163% on the year.
What is the average export price of artificial staple fabric per kg?
The average declared export value was about $15.58 per kg in 2024, 124% above the world average of $6.97 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 staple fabric from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $186.7 million in 2017 to $371.7 million in 2024, an increase of 99%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import artificial staple fabric?
Yes. Turkey imported $45.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Malaysia, Italy and China. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $326.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for artificial staple fabric?
The HS code for artificial staple fabric is heading 5516. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 5516.22 (34% of the value) and 5516.12 (25%). It sits in HS chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5516 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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