Carded nylon staple fiber imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported carded nylon staple fiber worth $8.3 million (1.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 122 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 22% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $15.5 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 | $8.3M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $10.6M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $15.5M | 2.9K t |
| 2021 | $12.4M | 2.7K t |
| 2020 | $9.2M | 2.1K t |
| 2019 | $11.4M | 2.6K t |
| 2018 | $13.2M | 2.8K t |
| 2017 | $12.1M | 2.9K t |
Where Turkey imports carded nylon staple fiber from
The largest suppliers were Italy (46%), Germany (28%), Japan (13%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $3.9M | 46% |
| Germany | $2.3M | 28% |
| Japan | $1.1M | 13% |
| China | $660K | 8% |
| Belgium | $146K | 1.8% |
| France | $122K | 1.5% |
| United States | $121K | 1.5% |
| South Korea | $0K | 0% |
| Denmark | $0K | 0% |
| Austria | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.56 per kg, 22% below the world average of $5.82, 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.
Carded nylon staple fiber exports from Turkey
Exports of carded nylon staple fiber by Turkey reached $344 thousand in 2024 (61 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Belarus (29%), Iran (25%), Morocco (18%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+439% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belarus | $101K | 29% |
| Iran | $85K | 25% |
| Morocco | $64K | 19% |
| Georgia | $40K | 12% |
| United States | $15K | 4.5% |
| Senegal | $12K | 3.4% |
| Bulgaria | $9K | 2.5% |
| Azerbaijan | $6K | 1.6% |
| Russia | $5K | 1.5% |
| Algeria | $2K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey carded nylon staple fiber imports (HS 5506.10): 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 5506.10: Fibres: synthetic staple fibres, of nylon or other polyamides, carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning.
Common questions
What is the value of carded nylon staple fiber imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported carded nylon staple fiber worth $8.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 122 countries worldwide, with 7% of world imports. The value was down 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply carded nylon staple fiber to Turkey?
Italy was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($3.9 million), followed by Germany (28%) and Japan (13%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 11 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of carded nylon staple fiber per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.56 per kg in 2024, 22% below the world average of $5.82 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of carded nylon staple fiber to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.1 million in 2017 to $8.3 million in 2024, a fall of 32%. The peak was 2022 at $15.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.6 million a year.
Does Turkey also export carded nylon staple fiber?
Yes. Turkey exported $344 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Belarus, Iran and Morocco. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $8.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for carded nylon staple fiber?
The HS code for carded nylon staple fiber is subheading 5506.10. It sits in HS chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5506 page.
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