Blended carded wool yarn imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported blended carded wool yarn worth $9.9 million (439 tonnes). It ranks 6th of 119 countries for imports of this product. That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $13.2 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 | $9.9M | 439 t |
| 2023 | $9.7M | 447 t |
| 2022 | $13.2M | 497 t |
| 2021 | $8.6M | 361 t |
| 2020 | $5.3M | 306 t |
| 2019 | $4.6M | 225 t |
| 2018 | $4.7M | 287 t |
| 2017 | $5.1M | 321 t |
Where Turkey imports blended carded wool yarn from
One supplier dominates: Italy accounted for 83% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Lithuania grew fastest (+57% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $8.3M | 83% |
| Lithuania | $1.1M | 11% |
| China | $247K | 2.5% |
| United Kingdom | $125K | 1.3% |
| Germany | $73K | 0.7% |
| United States | $50K | 0.5% |
| Bulgaria | $37K | 0.4% |
| France | $10K | 0.1% |
| Romania | $5K | 0.1% |
| Poland | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $22.64 per kg, 113% above the world average of $10.64. 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.
Blended carded wool yarn exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported blended carded wool yarn worth $9.1 million (1.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 67 countries. The largest buyer markets were United Kingdom (44%), United States (15%), Saudi Arabia (10%). Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest (+977% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $4.0M | 44% |
| United States | $1.4M | 15% |
| Saudi Arabia | $889K | 9.7% |
| China | $597K | 6.5% |
| Italy | $314K | 3.4% |
| Indonesia | $310K | 3.4% |
| Poland | $310K | 3.4% |
| Czech Republic | $226K | 2.5% |
| Algeria | $222K | 2.4% |
| Bulgaria | $148K | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey blended carded wool yarn imports (HS 5106.20): 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 5106.20: Yarn: of carded wool, containing less than 85% by weight of wool, not put up for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of blended carded wool yarn imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported blended carded wool yarn worth $9.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 439 tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 119 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply blended carded wool yarn to Turkey?
Italy was the largest supplier with 83% of the value ($8.3 million), followed by Lithuania (11%) and China (2%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Romania grew fastest among the top ten, up 340% on the year.
What is the average import price of blended carded wool yarn per kg?
The average declared import value was about $22.64 per kg in 2024, 113% above the world average of $10.64 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of blended carded wool yarn to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.1 million in 2017 to $9.9 million in 2024, an increase of 94%. The peak was 2022 at $13.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.7 million a year.
Does Turkey also export blended carded wool yarn?
Yes. Turkey exported $9.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Kingdom, the United States and Saudi Arabia. That compares with imports of $9.9 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for blended carded wool yarn?
The HS code for blended carded wool yarn is subheading 5106.20. It sits in HS chapter 51 (wool, fine or coarse animal hair; horsehair yarn and woven fabric). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5106 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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