Artificial staple fiber (other) imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $31.9 million of artificial staple fiber (other) in 2024 (15.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 123 countries. Value rose 30% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $66.1 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 | $31.9M | 15.2K t |
| 2023 | $24.5M | 10.7K t |
| 2022 | $65.7M | 21.7K t |
| 2021 | $66.1M | 24.4K t |
| 2020 | $47.4M | 20.2K t |
| 2019 | $60.7M | 22.1K t |
| 2018 | $48.8M | 17.6K t |
| 2017 | $37.8M | 14.3K t |
Where Turkey imports artificial staple fiber (other) from
Most of the value came from Austria (42%), China (30%), Thailand (16%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+203% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | $13.5M | 42% |
| China | $9.6M | 30% |
| Thailand | $5.2M | 16% |
| United Kingdom | $1.6M | 5% |
| India | $903K | 2.8% |
| United States | $509K | 1.6% |
| Indonesia | $416K | 1.3% |
| Germany | $94K | 0.3% |
| Japan | $31K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $28K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.10 per kg, close to the world average of $2.31.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Artificial staple fiber (other) exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $1.3 million of artificial staple fiber (other) in 2024 (562 tonnes). Most of it went to Romania (32%), Spain (16%), Peru (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Romania | $410K | 32% |
| Spain | $208K | 16% |
| Peru | $169K | 13% |
| China | $127K | 10% |
| United States | $92K | 7.2% |
| Greece | $82K | 6.5% |
| Germany | $78K | 6.1% |
| Egypt | $46K | 3.6% |
| Iraq | $16K | 1.2% |
| Iran | $13K | 1.1% |
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The shipment records behind Turkey artificial staple fiber (other) imports (HS 5504.90): 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 5504.90: Fibres: artificial staple fibres, other than of viscose, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning.
Common questions
What is the value of artificial staple fiber (other) imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported artificial staple fiber (other) worth $31.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 123 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply artificial staple fiber (other) to Turkey?
Austria was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($13.5 million), followed by China (30%) and Thailand (16%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 203% on the year.
What is the average import price of artificial staple fiber (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.10 per kg in 2024, 9% below the world average of $2.31 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 fiber (other) to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $37.8 million in 2017 to $31.9 million in 2024, a fall of 16%. The peak was 2021 at $66.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $47.9 million a year.
Does Turkey also export artificial staple fiber (other)?
Yes. Turkey exported $1.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Romania, Spain and Peru. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $30.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for artificial staple fiber (other)?
The HS code for artificial staple fiber (other) is subheading 5504.90. It sits in HS chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5504 page.
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