Bed linen exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Turkey exported $1.12 billion of bed linen in 2024 (122.6 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 214 countries. Value fell 8% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $1.50 billion.
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 | $1.12B | 122.6K t |
| 2023 | $1.21B | 127.3K t |
| 2022 | $1.48B | 158.0K t |
| 2021 | $1.50B | 178.2K t |
| 2020 | $1.24B | 155.3K t |
| 2019 | $1.27B | 158.4K t |
| 2018 | $1.29B | 152.8K t |
| 2017 | $1.32B | 158.9K t |
Where Turkey exports bed linen to
Most of it went to Germany (20%), United States (18%), France (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 44%.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $228.8M | 20% |
| United States | $198.5M | 18% |
| France | $63.0M | 5.6% |
| Italy | $61.1M | 5.4% |
| United Kingdom | $48.0M | 4.3% |
| Netherlands | $43.5M | 3.9% |
| Switzerland | $40.5M | 3.6% |
| Austria | $36.3M | 3.2% |
| Belarus | $21.0M | 1.9% |
| Spain | $20.9M | 1.9% |
Product types under HS 6302
| 6302.60 | Kitchen and toilet linen: of terry towelling or similar terry fabrics, of cotton | 50% |
| 6302.21 | Bed linen: of cotton, printed, not knitted or crocheted | 17% |
| 6302.10 | Bed linen: knitted or crocheted | 9.9% |
| 6302.31 | Bed linen: of cotton (not printed, knitted or crocheted) | 9.7% |
| 6302.91 | Toilet and kitchen linen: of cotton, excluding terry towelling or similar terry fabrics | 3% |
| 6302.32 | Bed linen: of man-made fibres (not printed, knitted or crocheted) | 2.5% |
| 6302.53 | Table linen: of man-made fibres, not knitted or crocheted | 1.8% |
| 6302.51 | Table linen: of cotton, not knitted or crocheted | 1.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6302.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.16 per kg, close to the world average of $7.70.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Bed linen imports to Turkey
Imports of bed linen by Turkey reached $34.6 million in 2024 (3.2 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were China (46%), Pakistan (13%), Portugal (6%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $16.1M | 46% |
| Pakistan | $4.5M | 13% |
| Portugal | $2.1M | 6.1% |
| Spain | $1.6M | 4.7% |
| Netherlands | $1.6M | 4.6% |
| India | $1.4M | 4.2% |
| Italy | $1.3M | 3.7% |
| Bangladesh | $1.3M | 3.7% |
| Germany | $982K | 2.8% |
| Egypt | $567K | 1.6% |
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 6302: Bed linen, table linen, toilet linen and kitchen linen.
Common questions
What is the value of bed linen exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported bed linen worth $1.12 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 122.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 214 countries worldwide, with 5% of world exports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries buy bed linen from Turkey?
Germany was the largest buyer with 20% of the value ($228.8 million), followed by the United States (18%) and France (6%). The top three together account for 44%, out of 186 buyer countries in total. Austria grew fastest among the top ten, up 14% on the year.
What is the average export price of bed linen per kg?
The average declared export value was about $9.16 per kg in 2024, 19% above the world average of $7.70 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 bed linen from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.32 billion in 2017 to $1.12 billion in 2024, a fall of 15%. The peak was 2021 at $1.50 billion. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import bed linen?
Yes. Turkey imported $34.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Pakistan and Portugal. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.09 billion a year.
What is the HS code for bed linen?
The HS code for bed linen is heading 6302. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 6302.60 (50% of the value) and 6302.21 (17%). It sits in HS chapter 63 (textiles, made up articles; sets; worn clothing and worn textile articles; rags). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6302 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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