Elastomeric monofilament imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported elastomeric monofilament worth $2.5 million (217 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 3%. That is 5% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.5M | 217 t |
| 2023 | $2.7M | 191 t |
| 2022 | $2.1M | 220 t |
| 2021 | $1.5M | 158 t |
| 2020 | $821K | 122 t |
| 2019 | $955K | 86 t |
| 2018 | $708K | 102 t |
| 2017 | $1.0M | 124 t |
Where Turkey imports elastomeric monofilament from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 73% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+42% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.8M | 73% |
| Italy | $641K | 25% |
| United States | $38K | 1.5% |
| Slovakia | $5K | 0.2% |
| Austria | $1K | 0.1% |
| South Korea | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.65 per kg, 80% above the world average of $6.48. 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.
Elastomeric monofilament exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported elastomeric monofilament worth $238 thousand (23 tonnes). Iran alone took 65% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Serbia grew fastest (+271% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iran | $154K | 65% |
| Tunisia | $55K | 23% |
| Serbia | $12K | 5.2% |
| China | $8K | 3.4% |
| Egypt | $3K | 1.2% |
| Spain | $2K | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | $2K | 0.8% |
| Kazakhstan | $1K | 0.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey elastomeric monofilament imports (HS 5404.11): 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 5404.11: Elastomeric monofilament: of 67 decitex or more and of which no cross-sectional dimension exceeds 1mm.
Common questions
What is the value of elastomeric monofilament imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported elastomeric monofilament worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 217 tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 148 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply elastomeric monofilament to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 73% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by Italy (25%) and the United States (2%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 480% on the year.
What is the average import price of elastomeric monofilament per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.65 per kg in 2024, 80% above the world average of $6.48 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of elastomeric monofilament to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.0 million in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, an increase of 152%. The peak was 2023 at $2.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.5 million a year.
Does Turkey also export elastomeric monofilament?
Yes. Turkey exported $238 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Iran, Tunisia and Serbia. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for elastomeric monofilament?
The HS code for elastomeric monofilament is subheading 5404.11. It sits in HS chapter 54 (man-made filaments; strip and the like of man-made textile materials). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5404 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Shipment-level records for Turkey reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
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