Braid trim imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $3.6 million of braid trim in 2024 (404 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 22% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $4.9 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 | $3.6M | 404 t |
| 2023 | $4.6M | 284 t |
| 2022 | $3.8M | 304 t |
| 2021 | $4.9M | 190 t |
| 2020 | $3.3M | 124 t |
| 2019 | $3.6M | 197 t |
| 2018 | $3.3M | 161 t |
| 2017 | $4.5M | 134 t |
Where Turkey imports braid trim from
The largest suppliers were China (26%), Germany (20%), France (12%). Among the main suppliers, Morocco grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $931K | 26% |
| Germany | $723K | 20% |
| France | $413K | 12% |
| Morocco | $345K | 9.6% |
| South Korea | $334K | 9.3% |
| Hungary | $198K | 5.5% |
| Italy | $143K | 4% |
| Switzerland | $132K | 3.7% |
| United States | $104K | 2.9% |
| United Kingdom | $64K | 1.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.87 per kg, close to the world average of $9.89.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Braid trim exports from Turkey
Exports of braid trim by Turkey reached $2.6 million in 2024 (299 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Egypt (12%), Netherlands (12%), Moldova (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 33%. Among the main buyer markets, Russia grew fastest (+332% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $307K | 12% |
| Netherlands | $302K | 12% |
| Moldova | $246K | 9.6% |
| United States | $214K | 8.3% |
| Russia | $203K | 7.9% |
| Serbia | $189K | 7.3% |
| Azerbaijan | $150K | 5.8% |
| Bosnia Herzegovina | $78K | 3% |
| Romania | $74K | 2.9% |
| Morocco | $55K | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey braid trim imports (HS 5808.10): 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 5808.10: Braids: in the piece.
Common questions
What is the value of braid trim imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported braid trim worth $3.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 404 tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 186 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply braid trim to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($931 thousand), followed by Germany (20%) and France (12%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 396% on the year.
What is the average import price of braid trim per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.87 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $9.89 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of braid trim to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.5 million in 2017 to $3.6 million in 2024, a fall of 21%. The peak was 2021 at $4.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.0 million a year.
Does Turkey also export braid trim?
Yes. Turkey exported $2.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Egypt, the Netherlands and Moldova. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $1.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for braid trim?
The HS code for braid trim is subheading 5808.10. 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.
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