Carded wool fabric imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported carded wool fabric worth $33.3 million (1.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 151 countries. That is 23% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $43.3 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 | $33.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $43.3M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $41.9M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $27.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $25.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $29.9M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $38.4M | 2.0K t |
| 2017 | $34.5M | 2.0K t |
Where Turkey imports carded wool fabric from
Italy alone supplied 63% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+34% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $21.0M | 63% |
| China | $7.5M | 23% |
| Germany | $1.5M | 4.5% |
| United Kingdom | $934K | 2.8% |
| Portugal | $781K | 2.4% |
| Egypt | $495K | 1.5% |
| Czech Republic | $293K | 0.9% |
| Switzerland | $182K | 0.6% |
| France | $120K | 0.4% |
| Ireland | $105K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 5111
| 5111.30 | Fabrics, woven: of carded wool or carded fine animal hair, containing less than 85% by weight of wool or fine animal hair, mixed mainly or solely… | 48% |
| 5111.19 | Fabrics, woven: of carded wool or of carded fine animal hair, containing 85% or more by weight of wool or of fine animal hair, of a weight exceeding… | 28% |
| 5111.11 | Fabrics, woven: of carded wool or of carded fine animal hair, containing 85% or more by weight of wool or of fine animal hair, of a weight not… | 19% |
| 5111.90 | Fabrics, woven: of carded wool or carded fine animal hair, containing less than 85% by weight of wool or fine animal hair, mixed mainly or solely… | 3.4% |
| 5111.20 | Fabrics, woven: of carded wool or carded fine animal hair, containing less than 85% by weight of wool or fine animal hair, mixed mainly or solely… | 0.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5111.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $28.35 per kg, close to the world average of $27.11.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Carded wool fabric exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported carded wool fabric worth $3.7 million (237 tonnes). Most of it went to Morocco (18%), Russia (13%), Italy (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 38%. Among the main buyer markets, Serbia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Morocco | $677K | 18% |
| Russia | $463K | 13% |
| Italy | $278K | 7.5% |
| France | $225K | 6.1% |
| Azerbaijan | $215K | 5.8% |
| Romania | $200K | 5.4% |
| United States | $179K | 4.8% |
| North Macedonia | $132K | 3.6% |
| Ukraine | $122K | 3.3% |
| Serbia | $115K | 3.1% |
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 5111: Woven fabrics of carded wool or of carded fine animal hair.
Common questions
What is the value of carded wool fabric imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported carded wool fabric worth $33.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 151 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was down 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply carded wool fabric to Turkey?
Italy was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($21.0 million), followed by China (23%) and Germany (5%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 56 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 47% on the year.
What is the average import price of carded wool fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $28.35 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $27.11 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 fabric to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $34.5 million in 2017 to $33.3 million in 2024, a fall of 4%. The peak was 2023 at $43.3 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export carded wool fabric?
Yes. Turkey exported $3.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Morocco, Russia and Italy. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $29.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for carded wool fabric?
The HS code for carded wool fabric is heading 5111. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 5111.30 (48% of the value) and 5111.19 (28%). 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 5111 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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