Carded polyester staple fiber imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported carded polyester staple fiber worth $7.2 million (2.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 141 countries for imports of this product. That is 11% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $10.4 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 | $7.2M | 2.2K t |
| 2023 | $8.1M | 2.3K t |
| 2022 | $10.4M | 2.9K t |
| 2021 | $5.2M | 1.7K t |
| 2020 | $4.7M | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $6.9M | 2.6K t |
| 2018 | $5.5M | 2.1K t |
| 2017 | $5.1M | 1.6K t |
Where Turkey imports carded polyester staple fiber from
The largest suppliers were Germany (43%), China (36%), France (13%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+31% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $3.1M | 43% |
| China | $2.6M | 36% |
| France | $928K | 13% |
| India | $457K | 6.4% |
| Spain | $83K | 1.2% |
| Italy | $53K | 0.7% |
| Czech Republic | $10K | 0.1% |
| Taiwan | $4K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $4K | 0.1% |
| Vietnam | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.32 per kg, 52% above the world average of $2.19. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Carded polyester staple fiber exports from Turkey
Exports of carded polyester staple fiber by Turkey reached $2.7 million in 2024 (3.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 68 countries. Italy alone took 84% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest (+44% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $2.2M | 84% |
| Cyprus | $95K | 3.6% |
| Azerbaijan | $82K | 3.1% |
| Georgia | $58K | 2.2% |
| Romania | $48K | 1.8% |
| Moldova | $35K | 1.3% |
| Netherlands | $29K | 1.1% |
| Mali | $20K | 0.7% |
| Angola | $8K | 0.3% |
| Turkmenistan | $8K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey carded polyester staple fiber imports (HS 5506.20): 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 5506.20: Fibres: synthetic staple fibres, of polyesters, carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning.
Common questions
What is the value of carded polyester staple fiber imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported carded polyester staple fiber worth $7.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 141 countries worldwide, with 9% of world imports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply carded polyester staple fiber to Turkey?
Germany was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($3.1 million), followed by China (36%) and France (13%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 350% on the year.
What is the average import price of carded polyester staple fiber per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.32 per kg in 2024, 52% above the world average of $2.19 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of carded polyester staple fiber to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.1 million in 2017 to $7.2 million in 2024, an increase of 42%. The peak was 2022 at $10.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.6 million a year.
Does Turkey also export carded polyester staple fiber?
Yes. Turkey exported $2.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, Cyprus and Azerbaijan. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $4.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for carded polyester staple fiber?
The HS code for carded polyester staple fiber is subheading 5506.20. It sits in HS chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5506 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Turkey. Tell us your product to see it live.
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