Braid and trimming exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Turkey exported $12.2 million of braid and trimming in 2024 (2.8 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 132 countries. That is 20% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $22.5 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 | $12.2M | 2.8K t |
| 2023 | $15.2M | 3.0K t |
| 2022 | $19.8M | 3.4K t |
| 2021 | $22.5M | 3.3K t |
| 2020 | $18.6M | 2.8K t |
| 2019 | $12.4M | 2.7K t |
| 2018 | $12.7M | 2.2K t |
| 2017 | $15.4M | 2.3K t |
Where Turkey exports braid and trimming to
Most of it went to Egypt (13%), Bulgaria (5%), United States (5%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 23%. Among the main buyer markets, Egypt grew fastest (+34% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $1.6M | 13% |
| Bulgaria | $617K | 5.1% |
| United States | $565K | 4.6% |
| Russia | $559K | 4.6% |
| Belarus | $553K | 4.5% |
| Serbia | $540K | 4.4% |
| Uzbekistan | $517K | 4.3% |
| Azerbaijan | $452K | 3.7% |
| Romania | $437K | 3.6% |
| Moldova | $435K | 3.6% |
Product types under HS 5808
| 5808.90 | Ornamental trimmings: tassels, pompons and similar articles: ornamental trimmings in the piece, without embroidery, other than knitted or crocheted | 79% |
| 5808.10 | Braids: in the piece | 21% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5808.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.27 per kg, 56% below the world average of $9.75, 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.
Braid and trimming imports to Turkey
Turkey imported $5.2 million of braid and trimming in 2024 (586 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Most of the value came from China (33%), Germany (16%), France (8%). Among the main suppliers, Morocco grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.7M | 33% |
| Germany | $834K | 16% |
| France | $436K | 8.3% |
| Italy | $407K | 7.8% |
| Morocco | $345K | 6.6% |
| South Korea | $335K | 6.4% |
| Switzerland | $207K | 4% |
| Hungary | $199K | 3.8% |
| United States | $137K | 2.6% |
| Spain | $130K | 2.5% |
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 5808: Braids in the piece; ornamental trimmings in the piece, without embroidery, other than knitted or crocheted; tassels, pompons and similar articles.
Common questions
What is the value of braid and trimming exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported braid and trimming worth $12.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 132 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries buy braid and trimming from Turkey?
Egypt was the largest buyer with 13% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by Bulgaria (5%) and the United States (5%). The top three together account for 23%, out of 118 buyer countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 34% on the year.
What is the average export price of braid and trimming per kg?
The average declared export value was about $4.27 per kg in 2024, 56% below the world average of $9.75 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 braid and trimming from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $15.4 million in 2017 to $12.2 million in 2024, a fall of 21%. The peak was 2021 at $22.5 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import braid and trimming?
Yes. Turkey imported $5.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Germany and France. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $6.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for braid and trimming?
The HS code for braid and trimming is heading 5808. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 5808.90 (79% of the value) and 5808.10 (21%). It sits in HS chapter 58 (fabrics; special woven fabrics, tufted textile fabrics, lace, tapestries, trimmings, embroidery). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5808 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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