Artificial staple yarn exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Turkey exported $52.6 million of artificial staple yarn in 2024 (9.6 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 95 countries. That is 6% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $69.9 million.
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 | $52.6M | 9.6K t |
| 2023 | $49.9M | 8.4K t |
| 2022 | $69.9M | 11.4K t |
| 2021 | $65.7M | 15.0K t |
| 2020 | $44.8M | 9.6K t |
| 2019 | $56.6M | 13.9K t |
| 2018 | $69.4M | 17.9K t |
| 2017 | $65.1M | 16.6K t |
Where Turkey exports artificial staple yarn to
Most of it went to Italy (36%), Germany (8%), Iran (6%). Among the main buyer markets, Portugal grew fastest (+320% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $19.1M | 36% |
| Germany | $4.4M | 8.5% |
| Iran | $3.3M | 6.3% |
| Bulgaria | $2.5M | 4.8% |
| Portugal | $2.3M | 4.4% |
| Serbia | $2.0M | 3.9% |
| Egypt | $2.0M | 3.8% |
| Russia | $1.8M | 3.5% |
| Austria | $1.8M | 3.3% |
| Mexico | $1.5M | 2.9% |
Product types under HS 5510
| 5510.11 | Yarn: (not sewing thread), single, of artificial staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of artificial staple fibres, not put up for retail… | 57% |
| 5510.90 | Yarn: (not sewing thread), of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with fibres (other than wool, fine animal hair or cotton), not put up… | 18% |
| 5510.30 | Yarn: (not sewing thread), of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, not put up for retail sale | 11% |
| 5510.12 | Yarn: (not sewing thread), multiple (folded) or cabled yarn, of artificial staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of artificial staple… | 8.1% |
| 5510.20 | Yarn: (not sewing thread), of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair, not put up for retail sale | 6.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5510.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.46 per kg, 52% above the world average of $3.60. 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 yarn imports to Turkey
Imports of artificial staple yarn by Turkey reached $48.0 million in 2024 (13.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 150 countries. Most of the value came from India (28%), Indonesia (24%), China (19%). Among the main suppliers, Bulgaria grew fastest (+122% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $13.6M | 28% |
| Indonesia | $11.5M | 24% |
| China | $9.3M | 19% |
| Egypt | $4.4M | 9.1% |
| Croatia | $3.0M | 6.3% |
| Italy | $2.4M | 5% |
| Bulgaria | $1.2M | 2.5% |
| Germany | $350K | 0.7% |
| Bosnia Herzegovina | $316K | 0.7% |
| Pakistan | $290K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
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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: Yarn (other than sewing thread) of artificial staple fibres, not put up for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of artificial staple yarn exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported artificial staple yarn worth $52.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 95 countries worldwide, with 4% of world exports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries buy artificial staple yarn from Turkey?
Italy was the largest buyer with 36% of the value ($19.1 million), followed by Germany (8%) and Iran (6%). The top three together account for 51%, out of 72 buyer countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 320% on the year.
What is the average export price of artificial staple yarn per kg?
The average declared export value was about $5.46 per kg in 2024, 52% above the world average of $3.60 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 yarn from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $65.1 million in 2017 to $52.6 million in 2024, a fall of 19%. The peak was 2022 at $69.9 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import artificial staple yarn?
Yes. Turkey imported $48.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from India, Indonesia and China. That compares with exports of $52.6 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for artificial staple yarn?
The HS code for artificial staple yarn is heading 5510. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 5510.11 (57% of the value) and 5510.90 (17%). 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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