Clothing fasteners exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Turkey exported $101.8 million of clothing fasteners in 2024 (7.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. That is 15% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average.
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 | $101.8M | 7.6K t |
| 2023 | $88.9M | 7.9K t |
| 2022 | $78.6M | 8.2K t |
| 2021 | $69.2M | 7.2K t |
| 2020 | $51.4M | 5.5K t |
| 2019 | $50.2M | 5.6K t |
| 2018 | $54.2M | 5.2K t |
| 2017 | $35.1M | 4.3K t |
Where Turkey exports clothing fasteners to
Most of it went to Hungary (12%), Germany (10%), Romania (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 32%. Among the main buyer markets, Iraq grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hungary | $12.7M | 12% |
| Germany | $10.4M | 10% |
| Romania | $10.0M | 9.8% |
| Spain | $9.3M | 9.2% |
| Iraq | $5.4M | 5.3% |
| Egypt | $5.3M | 5.2% |
| United States | $5.3M | 5.2% |
| France | $4.2M | 4.2% |
| United Kingdom | $3.7M | 3.6% |
| Belarus | $3.7M | 3.6% |
Product types under HS 8308
| 8308.90 | Clasps, frames with clasps, buckles, buckle clasps: of base metal, of a kind used for clothing & accessories, footwear, jewellery, wrist-watches… | 91% |
| 8308.10 | Hooks, eyes and eyelets: of base metal, of a kind used for clothing, footwear, awnings, handbags, travel goods or other made up articles | 4.9% |
| 8308.20 | Rivets: tubular or bifurcated, of base metal | 4.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8308.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.36 per kg, close to the world average of $13.63.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Clothing fasteners imports to Turkey
Turkey imported $72.0 million of clothing fasteners in 2024 (10.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Most of the value came from China (37%), United States (13%), Italy (8%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+44% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $26.5M | 37% |
| United States | $9.1M | 13% |
| Italy | $5.6M | 7.7% |
| Romania | $5.5M | 7.7% |
| Germany | $4.7M | 6.5% |
| Estonia | $3.5M | 4.9% |
| India | $3.4M | 4.8% |
| France | $3.4M | 4.7% |
| Spain | $1.9M | 2.7% |
| Taiwan | $1.2M | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
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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 8308: Clasps, frames with clasps, buckles, buckle-clasps, hooks, eyes, eyelets etc for clothing & accessories, footwear, jewellery, wrist-watches, books, awnings, leather goods, travel goods, saddlery etc, tubular etc rivets, beads, spangles, of base metal.
Common questions
What is the value of clothing fasteners exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported clothing fasteners worth $101.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 186 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries buy clothing fasteners from Turkey?
Hungary was the largest buyer with 12% of the value ($12.7 million), followed by Germany (10%) and Romania (10%). The top three together account for 32%, out of 145 buyer countries in total. Belarus grew fastest among the top ten, up 303% on the year.
What is the average export price of clothing fasteners per kg?
The average declared export value was about $13.36 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $13.63 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 clothing fasteners from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $35.1 million in 2017 to $101.8 million in 2024, an increase of 190%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import clothing fasteners?
Yes. Turkey imported $72.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, the United States and Italy. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $29.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for clothing fasteners?
The HS code for clothing fasteners is heading 8308. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 8308.90 (91% of the value) and 8308.10 (5%). It sits in HS chapter 83 (metal; miscellaneous products of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8308 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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