Card clothing and technical fabric imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported card clothing and technical fabric worth $4.7 million (880 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 26% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $6.3 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 | $4.7M | 880 t |
| 2023 | $6.3M | 902 t |
| 2022 | $4.5M | 636 t |
| 2021 | $4.5M | 551 t |
| 2020 | $4.2M | 530 t |
| 2019 | $4.4M | 200 t |
| 2018 | $3.6M | 314 t |
| 2017 | $3.3M | 292 t |
Where Turkey imports card clothing and technical fabric from
The largest suppliers were China (39%), Germany (22%), Italy (12%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+160% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.9M | 39% |
| Germany | $1.0M | 22% |
| Italy | $585K | 13% |
| Israel | $248K | 5.3% |
| France | $223K | 4.7% |
| South Korea | $167K | 3.6% |
| Belgium | $131K | 2.8% |
| India | $120K | 2.6% |
| United States | $109K | 2.3% |
| Romania | $77K | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.34 per kg, 62% below the world average of $14.00, 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.
Card clothing and technical fabric exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported card clothing and technical fabric worth $1.9 million (330 tonnes). Most of it went to Spain (15%), Russia (11%), United States (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 35%. Among the main buyer markets, Egypt grew fastest (+947% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $285K | 15% |
| Russia | $202K | 11% |
| United States | $164K | 8.7% |
| Netherlands | $83K | 4.4% |
| Italy | $82K | 4.4% |
| Egypt | $80K | 4.3% |
| Germany | $76K | 4.1% |
| United Kingdom | $73K | 3.9% |
| Serbia | $66K | 3.5% |
| Pakistan | $60K | 3.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey card clothing and technical fabric imports (HS 5911.10): 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 5911.10: Textile fabric, felt & felt-lined woven fabrics, coated/covered/laminated with rubber, leather or other material, for card clothing, similar fabrics used for technical purposes, including rubber impregnated narrow velvet fabrics to cover weaving spindles.
Common questions
What is the value of card clothing and technical fabric imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported card clothing and technical fabric worth $4.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 880 tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 190 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply card clothing and technical fabric to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by Germany (22%) and Italy (12%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 160% on the year.
What is the average import price of card clothing and technical fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.34 per kg in 2024, 62% below the world average of $14.00 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of card clothing and technical fabric to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.3 million in 2017 to $4.7 million in 2024, an increase of 42%. The peak was 2023 at $6.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.4 million a year.
Does Turkey also export card clothing and technical fabric?
Yes. Turkey exported $1.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Spain, Russia and the United States. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $2.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for card clothing and technical fabric?
The HS code for card clothing and technical fabric is subheading 5911.10. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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