Elastic knitted fabric exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of elastic knitted fabric by Turkey reached $441.3 million in 2024 (69.6 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 132 countries. Value fell 14% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $623.0 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 | $441.3M | 69.6K t |
| 2023 | $515.4M | 80.9K t |
| 2022 | $557.8M | 76.4K t |
| 2021 | $623.0M | 89.0K t |
| 2020 | $446.7M | 74.0K t |
| 2019 | $451.2M | 69.6K t |
| 2018 | $472.2M | 64.3K t |
| 2017 | $440.1M | 75.8K t |
Where Turkey exports elastic knitted fabric to
Most of it went to Belarus (21%), Italy (15%), Russia (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Morocco grew fastest (+48% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belarus | $93.7M | 21% |
| Italy | $67.0M | 15% |
| Russia | $60.5M | 14% |
| Morocco | $40.6M | 9.2% |
| Bulgaria | $18.5M | 4.2% |
| Poland | $16.2M | 3.7% |
| Ukraine | $12.7M | 2.9% |
| Serbia | $12.7M | 2.9% |
| Netherlands | $11.7M | 2.6% |
| Kyrgyzstan | $10.9M | 2.5% |
Product types under HS 6004
| 6004.10 | Fabrics: knitted or crocheted fabrics of a width exceeding 30 cm, other than those of heading 60.01, containing by weight 5% or more of elastomeric… | 96% |
| 6004.90 | Fabrics: knitted or crocheted, other than those of heading 60.01, of a width exceeding 30 cm, containing by weight 5% or more of elastomeric yarn or… | 3.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6004.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.34 per kg, 21% below the world average of $8.01, 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.
Elastic knitted fabric imports to Turkey
Turkey imported $108.2 million of elastic knitted fabric in 2024 (18.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The largest suppliers were China (31%), South Korea (24%), Italy (13%). Among the main suppliers, Malaysia grew fastest (+296% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $33.6M | 31% |
| South Korea | $25.8M | 24% |
| Italy | $14.3M | 13% |
| Egypt | $11.8M | 11% |
| Malaysia | $6.0M | 5.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $5.3M | 4.9% |
| Greece | $2.0M | 1.8% |
| Spain | $1.8M | 1.7% |
| Bulgaria | $1.6M | 1.5% |
| Taiwan | $1.3M | 1.2% |
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 6004: Fabrics; knitted or crocheted fabrics of a width exceeding 30 cm, other than those of heading 60.01, containing by weight 5% or more of elastomeric yarn or rubber thread.
Common questions
What is the value of elastic knitted fabric exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported elastic knitted fabric worth $441.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 69.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 132 countries worldwide, with 5% of world exports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries buy elastic knitted fabric from Turkey?
Belarus was the largest buyer with 21% of the value ($93.7 million), followed by Italy (15%) and Russia (14%). The top three together account for 50%, out of 102 buyer countries in total. Morocco grew fastest among the top ten, up 48% on the year.
What is the average export price of elastic knitted fabric per kg?
The average declared export value was about $6.34 per kg in 2024, 21% below the world average of $8.01 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 elastic knitted fabric from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $440.1 million in 2017 to $441.3 million in 2024, an increase of 0%. The peak was 2021 at $623.0 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import elastic knitted fabric?
Yes. Turkey imported $108.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, South Korea and Italy. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $333.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for elastic knitted fabric?
The HS code for elastic knitted fabric is heading 6004. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 6004.10 (96% of the value) and 6004.90 (4%). It sits in HS chapter 60 (fabrics; knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6004 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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