Carded synthetic staple fibre exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Turkey exported $31.9 million of carded synthetic staple fibre in 2024 (14.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 88 countries. Value rose 20% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $55.5 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $31.9M | 14.0K t |
| 2023 | $26.5M | 10.3K t |
| 2022 | $45.2M | 14.0K t |
| 2021 | $42.5M | 13.3K t |
| 2020 | $34.9M | 14.3K t |
| 2019 | $40.9M | 14.6K t |
| 2018 | $48.7M | 15.5K t |
| 2017 | $55.5M | 18.7K t |
Where Turkey exports carded synthetic staple fibre to
The largest buyer markets were Egypt (41%), Italy (10%), South Africa (6%). Among the main buyer markets, Serbia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $13.2M | 41% |
| Italy | $3.3M | 11% |
| South Africa | $2.0M | 6.2% |
| Morocco | $1.9M | 6.1% |
| Kenya | $1.8M | 5.6% |
| Tunisia | $1.7M | 5.3% |
| Uzbekistan | $1.2M | 3.8% |
| Serbia | $1.2M | 3.6% |
| Canada | $940K | 3% |
| Brazil | $606K | 1.9% |
Product types under HS 5506
| 5506.30 | Fibres: synthetic staple fibres, acrylic or modacrylic, carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning | 87% |
| 5506.20 | Fibres: synthetic staple fibres, of polyesters, carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning | 8.4% |
| 5506.90 | Fibres: synthetic staple fibres, n.e.c. in heading no. 5506, carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning | 1.9% |
| 5506.40 | Fibres: synthetic staple fibres, of polypropylene, carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning | 1.2% |
| 5506.10 | Fibres: synthetic staple fibres, of nylon or other polyamides, carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning | 1.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5506.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.27 per kg, 31% below the world average of $3.27, 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 synthetic staple fibre imports to Turkey
Turkey imported $16.6 million of carded synthetic staple fibre in 2024 (4.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 169 countries. Most of the value came from Germany (32%), Italy (28%), China (20%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $5.4M | 32% |
| Italy | $4.6M | 28% |
| China | $3.4M | 20% |
| Japan | $1.1M | 6.5% |
| France | $1.1M | 6.4% |
| India | $457K | 2.8% |
| United States | $256K | 1.5% |
| Belgium | $153K | 0.9% |
| Spain | $83K | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $53K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
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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: Synthetic staple fibres, carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning.
Common questions
What is the value of carded synthetic staple fibre exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported carded synthetic staple fibre worth $31.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 88 countries worldwide, with 10% of world exports. The value was up 20% on 2023.
Which countries buy carded synthetic staple fibre from Turkey?
Egypt was the largest buyer with 41% of the value ($13.2 million), followed by Italy (10%) and South Africa (6%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 74 buyer countries in total. Morocco grew fastest among the top ten, up 184% on the year.
What is the average export price of carded synthetic staple fibre per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.27 per kg in 2024, 31% below the world average of $3.27 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have exports of carded synthetic staple fibre from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $55.5 million in 2017 to $31.9 million in 2024, a fall of 43%. The peak was 2017 at $55.5 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import carded synthetic staple fibre?
Yes. Turkey imported $16.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, Italy and China. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $15.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for carded synthetic staple fibre?
The HS code for carded synthetic staple fibre is heading 5506. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 5506.30 (87% of the value) and 5506.20 (8%). 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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