Card clothing for textile machines imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported card clothing for textile machines worth $22.7 million (1.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 130 countries. That is 12% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average.
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 | $22.7M | 1.0K t |
| 2023 | $25.7M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $23.0M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $19.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $17.6M | 964 t |
| 2019 | $15.8M | 906 t |
| 2018 | $14.3M | 882 t |
| 2017 | $12.9M | 808 t |
Where Turkey imports card clothing for textile machines from
Most of the value came from Switzerland (30%), Germany (14%), Netherlands (11%). Among the main suppliers, Switzerland grew fastest (+31% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $6.8M | 30% |
| Germany | $3.3M | 14% |
| Netherlands | $2.6M | 11% |
| Italy | $2.4M | 11% |
| India | $2.3M | 10% |
| Czech Republic | $2.3M | 9.9% |
| China | $1.6M | 7.1% |
| Belgium | $983K | 4.3% |
| Brazil | $293K | 1.3% |
| Morocco | $123K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $22.51 per kg, close to the world average of $20.86.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Card clothing for textile machines exports from Turkey
Exports of card clothing for textile machines by Turkey reached $2.8 million in 2024 (99 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Turkmenistan (27%), Uzbekistan (24%), Iran (21%). Among the main buyer markets, Belarus grew fastest (+620% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkmenistan | $751K | 27% |
| Uzbekistan | $678K | 24% |
| Iran | $589K | 21% |
| Egypt | $119K | 4.3% |
| United States | $106K | 3.8% |
| Belarus | $104K | 3.7% |
| Bangladesh | $83K | 3% |
| Vietnam | $66K | 2.4% |
| India | $39K | 1.4% |
| Russia | $39K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey card clothing for textile machines imports (HS 8448.31): 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 8448.31: Machines, card clothing: parts and accessories.
Common questions
What is the value of card clothing for textile machines imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported card clothing for textile machines worth $22.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 130 countries worldwide, with 9% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply card clothing for textile machines to Turkey?
Switzerland was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($6.8 million), followed by Germany (14%) and the Netherlands (11%). The top three together account for 56%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 31% on the year.
What is the average import price of card clothing for textile machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $22.51 per kg in 2024, 8% above the world average of $20.86 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 for textile machines to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.9 million in 2017 to $22.7 million in 2024, an increase of 76%. The peak was 2023 at $25.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $19.0 million a year.
Does Turkey also export card clothing for textile machines?
Yes. Turkey exported $2.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and Iran. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $19.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for card clothing for textile machines?
The HS code for card clothing for textile machines is subheading 8448.31. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8448 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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