Compression hosiery exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Turkey exported compression hosiery worth $10.9 million (395 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. 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 | $10.9M | 395 t |
| 2023 | $11.2M | 391 t |
| 2022 | $9.8M | 411 t |
| 2021 | $7.7M | 361 t |
| 2020 | $6.1M | 325 t |
| 2019 | $8.7M | 470 t |
| 2018 | $6.9M | 472 t |
| 2017 | $7.5M | 520 t |
Where Turkey exports compression hosiery to
Most of it went to Chile (11%), United States (8%), Greece (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 24%. Among the main buyer markets, Azerbaijan grew fastest (+224% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Chile | $1.2M | 11% |
| United States | $831K | 7.6% |
| Greece | $637K | 5.9% |
| Ukraine | $548K | 5% |
| Germany | $546K | 5% |
| Russia | $483K | 4.4% |
| Azerbaijan | $437K | 4% |
| Romania | $359K | 3.3% |
| United Kingdom | $358K | 3.3% |
| India | $320K | 2.9% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $27.58 per kg, 30% below the world average of $39.33, 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.
Compression hosiery imports to Turkey
Turkey imported $1.7 million of compression hosiery in 2024 (52 tonnes). Most of the value came from Germany (42%), Spain (14%), Switzerland (13%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+169% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $721K | 42% |
| Spain | $249K | 14% |
| Switzerland | $230K | 13% |
| China | $210K | 12% |
| United States | $91K | 5.3% |
| Latvia | $64K | 3.7% |
| Italy | $60K | 3.5% |
| Czech Republic | $21K | 1.2% |
| Finland | $19K | 1.1% |
| Myanmar | $18K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey compression hosiery exports (HS 6115.10): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 6115.10: Graduated compression hosiery (for example, stockings for varicose veins), knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of compression hosiery exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported compression hosiery worth $10.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 395 tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 134 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries buy compression hosiery from Turkey?
Chile was the largest buyer with 11% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by the United States (8%) and Greece (6%). The top three together account for 24%, out of 120 buyer countries in total. Azerbaijan grew fastest among the top ten, up 224% on the year.
What is the average export price of compression hosiery per kg?
The average declared export value was about $27.58 per kg in 2024, 30% below the world average of $39.33 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of compression hosiery from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $7.5 million in 2017 to $10.9 million in 2024, an increase of 46%. The peak was 2023 at $11.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.6 million a year.
Does Turkey also import compression hosiery?
Yes. Turkey imported $1.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, Spain and Switzerland. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $9.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for compression hosiery?
The HS code for compression hosiery is subheading 6115.10. It sits in HS chapter 61 (apparel and clothing accessories; knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6115 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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