Chenille yarn exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Turkey exported $57.4 million of chenille yarn in 2024 (7.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 88 countries for exports of this product. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $57.4M | 7.0K t |
| 2023 | $58.1M | 6.6K t |
| 2022 | $60.9M | 7.4K t |
| 2021 | $60.7M | 7.9K t |
| 2020 | $41.7M | 5.6K t |
| 2019 | $39.2M | 5.5K t |
| 2018 | $42.4M | 6.0K t |
| 2017 | $34.6M | 5.1K t |
Where Turkey exports chenille yarn to
Most of it went to United States (28%), Italy (8%), Belarus (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 43%.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $15.9M | 28% |
| Italy | $4.6M | 7.9% |
| Belarus | $4.0M | 7% |
| Germany | $3.4M | 5.9% |
| Russia | $2.9M | 5% |
| Romania | $2.6M | 4.5% |
| Spain | $2.3M | 3.9% |
| United Kingdom | $1.9M | 3.2% |
| Denmark | $1.7M | 2.9% |
| Belgium | $1.5M | 2.6% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.26 per kg, 34% above the world average of $6.15. 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.
Chenille yarn imports to Turkey
Imports of chenille yarn by Turkey reached $30.5 million in 2024 (12.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 173 countries for imports of this product. China alone supplied 51% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+31% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $15.5M | 51% |
| Bulgaria | $3.9M | 13% |
| South Korea | $3.4M | 11% |
| Italy | $3.3M | 11% |
| India | $1.8M | 5.8% |
| Slovenia | $1.0M | 3.4% |
| Germany | $620K | 2% |
| Egypt | $378K | 1.2% |
| France | $157K | 0.5% |
| Serbia | $101K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 5606: Yarn and strip and the like of heading no. 5404 or 5405, gimped (other than those of heading no. 5606 and gimped horsehair yarn); chenille yarn (including flock chenille yarn); loop wale-yarn.
Common questions
What is the value of chenille yarn exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported chenille yarn worth $57.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 88 countries worldwide, with 9% of world exports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries buy chenille yarn from Turkey?
The United States was the largest buyer with 28% of the value ($15.9 million), followed by Italy (8%) and Belarus (7%). The top three together account for 43%, out of 99 buyer countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 28% on the year.
What is the average export price of chenille yarn per kg?
The average declared export value was about $8.26 per kg in 2024, 34% above the world average of $6.15 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 chenille yarn from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $34.6 million in 2017 to $57.4 million in 2024, an increase of 66%. The peak was 2022 at $60.9 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import chenille yarn?
Yes. Turkey imported $30.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Bulgaria and South Korea. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $26.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for chenille yarn?
The HS code for chenille yarn is heading 5606. In Turkey all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 5606.00. It sits in HS chapter 56 (wadding, felt and nonwovens, special yarns; twine, cordage, ropes and cables and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5606 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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