Degreased shorn wool exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Turkey exported $11.9 million of degreased shorn wool in 2024 (7.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 70 countries for exports of this product. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $29.2 million.
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 | $11.9M | 7.4K t |
| 2023 | $11.8M | 9.4K t |
| 2022 | $12.6M | 7.5K t |
| 2021 | $10.6M | 8.9K t |
| 2020 | $8.3M | 5.6K t |
| 2019 | $15.0M | 6.5K t |
| 2018 | $29.2M | 14.0K t |
| 2017 | $22.4M | 12.1K t |
Where Turkey exports degreased shorn wool to
Most of it went to China (31%), United Kingdom (16%), Portugal (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Romania grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.7M | 31% |
| United Kingdom | $1.9M | 16% |
| Portugal | $1.8M | 15% |
| India | $988K | 8.3% |
| Poland | $857K | 7.2% |
| Romania | $590K | 5% |
| Serbia | $544K | 4.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $532K | 4.5% |
| Lithuania | $281K | 2.4% |
| Ukraine | $184K | 1.6% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.60 per kg, 36% below the world average of $2.51, 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.
Degreased shorn wool imports to Turkey
Imports of degreased shorn wool by Turkey reached $4.2 million in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. One supplier dominates: New Zealand accounted for 65% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+488% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $2.7M | 65% |
| Australia | $342K | 8.2% |
| Germany | $315K | 7.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $315K | 7.6% |
| Belgium | $203K | 4.9% |
| United Kingdom | $116K | 2.8% |
| Uruguay | $68K | 1.6% |
| China | $53K | 1.3% |
| Serbia | $32K | 0.8% |
| Romania | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey degreased shorn wool exports (HS 5101.21): 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 5101.21: Wool: (not carded or combed), degreased, (not carbonised), shorn.
Common questions
What is the value of degreased shorn wool exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported degreased shorn wool worth $11.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 70 countries worldwide, with 4% of world exports. The value was up 0% on 2023.
Which countries buy degreased shorn wool from Turkey?
China was the largest buyer with 31% of the value ($3.7 million), followed by the United Kingdom (16%) and Portugal (15%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 22 buyer countries in total. Lithuania grew fastest among the top ten, up 213% on the year.
What is the average export price of degreased shorn wool per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.60 per kg in 2024, 36% below the world average of $2.51 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of degreased shorn wool from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $22.4 million in 2017 to $11.9 million in 2024, a fall of 47%. The peak was 2018 at $29.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $15.2 million a year.
Does Turkey also import degreased shorn wool?
Yes. Turkey imported $4.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from New Zealand, Australia and Germany. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $7.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for degreased shorn wool?
The HS code for degreased shorn wool is subheading 5101.21. 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 5101 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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