Bolting cloth imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $6.8 million of bolting cloth in 2024 (355 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 5% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $6.8M | 355 t |
| 2023 | $7.2M | 311 t |
| 2022 | $7.4M | 259 t |
| 2021 | $7.0M | 250 t |
| 2020 | $5.8M | 194 t |
| 2019 | $5.4M | 175 t |
| 2018 | $5.0M | 170 t |
| 2017 | $5.6M | 151 t |
Where Turkey imports bolting cloth from
The largest suppliers were Switzerland (31%), China (30%), Romania (15%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $2.1M | 31% |
| China | $2.0M | 30% |
| Romania | $1.0M | 15% |
| France | $678K | 9.9% |
| Germany | $414K | 6.1% |
| Italy | $263K | 3.8% |
| India | $162K | 2.4% |
| Finland | $42K | 0.6% |
| Russia | $22K | 0.3% |
| Japan | $21K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $19.27 per kg, 47% below the world average of $36.12, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Bolting cloth exports from Turkey
Exports of bolting cloth by Turkey reached $714 thousand in 2024 (25 tonnes). Most of it went to Uzbekistan (34%), Iran (8%), Russia (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 49%. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uzbekistan | $244K | 34% |
| Iran | $56K | 7.8% |
| Russia | $49K | 6.9% |
| Egypt | $48K | 6.7% |
| Jordan | $46K | 6.5% |
| Poland | $36K | 5% |
| Iraq | $31K | 4.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $20K | 2.8% |
| Kazakhstan | $18K | 2.6% |
| Tunisia | $15K | 2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey bolting cloth imports (HS 5911.20): 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 5911.20: Textile products and articles for technical uses: bolting cloth, whether or not made up.
Common questions
What is the value of bolting cloth imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported bolting cloth worth $6.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 355 tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 177 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply bolting cloth to Turkey?
Switzerland was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by China (30%) and Romania (15%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Finland grew fastest among the top ten, up 594% on the year.
What is the average import price of bolting cloth per kg?
The average declared import value was about $19.27 per kg in 2024, 47% below the world average of $36.12 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of bolting cloth to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.6 million in 2017 to $6.8 million in 2024, an increase of 22%. The peak was 2022 at $7.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.3 million a year.
Does Turkey also export bolting cloth?
Yes. Turkey exported $714 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Uzbekistan, Iran and Russia. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $6.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for bolting cloth?
The HS code for bolting cloth is subheading 5911.20. It sits in HS chapter 59 (textile fabrics; impregnated, coated, covered or laminated; textile articles of a kind suitable for industrial use). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5911 page.
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