Carded wool yarn imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported carded wool yarn worth $17.7 million (605 tonnes). It ranks 8th of 135 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 9% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average.
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 | $17.7M | 605 t |
| 2023 | $16.3M | 613 t |
| 2022 | $17.8M | 603 t |
| 2021 | $13.3M | 499 t |
| 2020 | $8.3M | 392 t |
| 2019 | $7.0M | 303 t |
| 2018 | $8.0M | 417 t |
| 2017 | $9.5M | 523 t |
Where Turkey imports carded wool yarn from
Italy alone supplied 81% of it. Among the main suppliers, Lithuania grew fastest (+57% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $14.3M | 81% |
| Lithuania | $2.0M | 11% |
| China | $672K | 3.8% |
| Bulgaria | $182K | 1% |
| Czech Republic | $169K | 1% |
| United Kingdom | $129K | 0.7% |
| Germany | $73K | 0.4% |
| Uruguay | $69K | 0.4% |
| United States | $50K | 0.3% |
| Ireland | $26K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 5106
| 5106.20 | Yarn: of carded wool, containing less than 85% by weight of wool, not put up for retail sale | 56% |
| 5106.10 | Yarn: of carded wool, containing 85% or more by weight of wool, not put up for retail sale | 44% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5106.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $29.29 per kg, 145% above the world average of $11.95. 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 wool yarn exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported carded wool yarn worth $12.0 million (1.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 91 countries. Most of it went to United Kingdom (49%), United States (13%), Saudi Arabia (7%). Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $5.9M | 49% |
| United States | $1.6M | 13% |
| Saudi Arabia | $889K | 7.4% |
| China | $612K | 5.1% |
| Italy | $391K | 3.3% |
| Poland | $311K | 2.6% |
| Indonesia | $310K | 2.6% |
| Czech Republic | $229K | 1.9% |
| Algeria | $222K | 1.8% |
| Germany | $210K | 1.8% |
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 5106: Yarn of carded wool, not put up for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of carded wool yarn imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported carded wool yarn worth $17.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 605 tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 135 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply carded wool yarn to Turkey?
Italy was the largest supplier with 81% of the value ($14.3 million), followed by Lithuania (11%) and China (4%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. The Czech Republic grew fastest among the top ten, up 302% on the year.
What is the average import price of carded wool yarn per kg?
The average declared import value was about $29.29 per kg in 2024, 145% above the world average of $11.95 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 yarn to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.5 million in 2017 to $17.7 million in 2024, an increase of 86%. The peak was 2022 at $17.8 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export carded wool yarn?
Yes. Turkey exported $12.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Kingdom, the United States and Saudi Arabia. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $5.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for carded wool yarn?
The HS code for carded wool yarn is heading 5106. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 5106.20 (56% of the value) and 5106.10 (44%). 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 5106 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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