Artificial staple fabric, unbleached imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of artificial staple fabric, unbleached by Turkey reached $5.6 million in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 34% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 25% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $41.4 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 | $5.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $8.5M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $30.0M | 5.3K t |
| 2021 | $19.1M | 3.7K t |
| 2020 | $14.6M | 3.3K t |
| 2019 | $29.2M | 6.3K t |
| 2018 | $30.4M | 6.6K t |
| 2017 | $41.4M | 8.0K t |
Where Turkey imports artificial staple fabric, unbleached from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 66% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.7M | 66% |
| India | $679K | 12% |
| Malaysia | $521K | 9.2% |
| Italy | $325K | 5.8% |
| Spain | $181K | 3.2% |
| Indonesia | $95K | 1.7% |
| Egypt | $49K | 0.9% |
| Greece | $34K | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $9K | 0.2% |
| Portugal | $8K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.91 per kg, close to the world average of $5.05.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Artificial staple fabric, unbleached exports from Turkey
Exports of artificial staple fabric, unbleached by Turkey reached $3.2 million in 2024 (409 tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 66 countries. Most of it went to Morocco (30%), Spain (29%), United Kingdom (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Sri Lanka grew fastest (+532% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Morocco | $976K | 30% |
| Spain | $921K | 29% |
| United Kingdom | $455K | 14% |
| Serbia | $165K | 5.1% |
| South Korea | $77K | 2.4% |
| Denmark | $71K | 2.2% |
| Italy | $70K | 2.2% |
| Sri Lanka | $66K | 2.1% |
| Tunisia | $64K | 2% |
| India | $45K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey artificial staple fabric, unbleached imports (HS 5516.11): 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 5516.11: Fabrics, woven: unbleached or bleached, containing 85% or more by weight of artificial staple fibres.
Common questions
What is the value of artificial staple fabric, unbleached imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported artificial staple fabric, unbleached worth $5.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 140 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 34% on 2023.
Which countries supply artificial staple fabric, unbleached to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 66% of the value ($3.7 million), followed by India (12%) and Malaysia (9%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 267% on the year.
What is the average import price of artificial staple fabric, unbleached per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.91 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $5.05 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of artificial staple fabric, unbleached to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $41.4 million in 2017 to $5.6 million in 2024, a fall of 86%. The peak was 2017 at $41.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $22.4 million a year.
Does Turkey also export artificial staple fabric, unbleached?
Yes. Turkey exported $3.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Morocco, Spain and the United Kingdom. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $2.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for artificial staple fabric, unbleached?
The HS code for artificial staple fabric, unbleached is subheading 5516.11. 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?
Shipment-level records for Turkey reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
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