Filament sewing thread exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Turkey exported $40.4 million of filament sewing thread in 2024 (4.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 144 countries for exports of this product. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. 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 | $40.4M | 4.5K t |
| 2023 | $40.4M | 4.4K t |
| 2022 | $35.8M | 4.5K t |
| 2021 | $37.3M | 4.0K t |
| 2020 | $30.2M | 4.1K t |
| 2019 | $34.3M | 4.2K t |
| 2018 | $36.7M | 3.5K t |
| 2017 | $33.5M | 3.0K t |
Where Turkey exports filament sewing thread to
Most of it went to Romania (16%), Tunisia (7%), Russia (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 29%. Among the main buyer markets, Egypt grew fastest (+961% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Romania | $6.3M | 16% |
| Tunisia | $2.7M | 6.8% |
| Russia | $2.7M | 6.7% |
| Poland | $2.6M | 6.4% |
| United States | $2.3M | 5.6% |
| Morocco | $2.0M | 4.9% |
| Italy | $1.4M | 3.6% |
| Egypt | $1.3M | 3.2% |
| North Macedonia | $1.3M | 3.2% |
| Austria | $1.2M | 3% |
Product types under HS 5401
| 5401.10 | Sewing thread: of synthetic filaments, whether or not put up for retail sale | 97% |
| 5401.20 | Sewing thread: of artificial filaments, whether or not put up for retail sale | 2.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5401.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.03 per kg, close to the world average of $8.28.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Filament sewing thread imports to Turkey
Turkey imported $17.2 million of filament sewing thread in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The largest suppliers were China (26%), Germany (23%), Egypt (22%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+48% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.5M | 26% |
| Germany | $4.0M | 23% |
| Egypt | $3.7M | 22% |
| India | $3.3M | 19% |
| Romania | $525K | 3.1% |
| United Kingdom | $171K | 1% |
| Italy | $167K | 1% |
| United States | $119K | 0.7% |
| Spain | $106K | 0.6% |
| Tunisia | $96K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 5401: Sewing thread of man-made filaments, whether or not put up for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of filament sewing thread exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported filament sewing thread worth $40.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 144 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was down 0% on 2023.
Which countries buy filament sewing thread from Turkey?
Romania was the largest buyer with 16% of the value ($6.3 million), followed by Tunisia (7%) and Russia (7%). The top three together account for 29%, out of 130 buyer countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 961% on the year.
What is the average export price of filament sewing thread per kg?
The average declared export value was about $9.03 per kg in 2024, 9% above the world average of $8.28 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 filament sewing thread from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $33.5 million in 2017 to $40.4 million in 2024, an increase of 21%. The peak was 2023 at $40.4 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import filament sewing thread?
Yes. Turkey imported $17.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Germany and Egypt. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $23.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for filament sewing thread?
The HS code for filament sewing thread is heading 5401. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 5401.10 (97% of the value) and 5401.20 (3%). 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 5401 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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