Carded wool imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $60.4 million of carded wool in 2024 (7.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 132 countries for imports of this product. That is 24% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $95.7 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 | $60.4M | 7.7K t |
| 2023 | $79.2M | 9.6K t |
| 2022 | $85.3M | 9.4K t |
| 2021 | $59.9M | 7.4K t |
| 2020 | $56.4M | 6.6K t |
| 2019 | $84.6M | 7.3K t |
| 2018 | $88.7M | 8.3K t |
| 2017 | $95.7M | 10.9K t |
Where Turkey imports carded wool from
China alone supplied 52% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $31.4M | 52% |
| Czech Republic | $15.2M | 25% |
| Argentina | $4.4M | 7.2% |
| Uruguay | $3.4M | 5.7% |
| Peru | $1.7M | 2.9% |
| Germany | $1.3M | 2.1% |
| Italy | $1.0M | 1.7% |
| Bulgaria | $838K | 1.4% |
| United Kingdom | $476K | 0.8% |
| Egypt | $229K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 5105
| 5105.29 | Wool: wool tops and other combed wool, other than in fragments | 88% |
| 5105.39 | Hair: fine animal hair, carded or combed, other than of kashmir (cashmere) goats | 9% |
| 5105.31 | Hair: fine animal hair, carded or combed, of kashmir (cashmere) goats | 1.8% |
| 5105.21 | Wool: wool tops and other combed wool, in fragments | 0.8% |
| 5105.10 | Wool: carded | 0.1% |
| 5105.40 | Hair: coarse animal hair, carded or combed | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5105.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.89 per kg, 34% below the world average of $11.94, 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 wool exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported carded wool worth $3.5 million (410 tonnes). Most of it went to Turkmenistan (18%), India (17%), Italy (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Kazakhstan grew fastest (+558% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkmenistan | $637K | 18% |
| India | $591K | 17% |
| Italy | $529K | 15% |
| Uzbekistan | $383K | 11% |
| Kazakhstan | $367K | 11% |
| Belarus | $191K | 5.5% |
| United States | $166K | 4.8% |
| Egypt | $141K | 4% |
| United Kingdom | $126K | 3.6% |
| Iran | $119K | 3.4% |
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 5105: Wool and fine or coarse animal hair; carded or combed (including combed wool in fragments).
Common questions
What is the value of carded wool imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported carded wool worth $60.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 132 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was down 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply carded wool to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($31.4 million), followed by the Czech Republic (25%) and Argentina (7%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 52% on the year.
What is the average import price of carded wool per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.89 per kg in 2024, 34% below the world average of $11.94 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 imports of carded wool to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $95.7 million in 2017 to $60.4 million in 2024, a fall of 37%. The peak was 2017 at $95.7 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export carded wool?
Yes. Turkey exported $3.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Turkmenistan, India and Italy. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $56.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for carded wool?
The HS code for carded wool is heading 5105. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 5105.29 (88% of the value) and 5105.39 (9%). It sits in HS chapter 51 (wool, fine or coarse animal hair; horsehair yarn and woven fabric). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5105 page.
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