Flexible intermediate bulk containers exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Turkey exported flexible intermediate bulk containers worth $203.5 million (51.9 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 127 countries for exports of this product. Value rose 8% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $255.3 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $203.5M | 51.9K t |
| 2023 | $188.6M | 47.9K t |
| 2022 | $253.9M | 63.3K t |
| 2021 | $255.3M | 62.6K t |
| 2020 | $214.5M | 60.0K t |
| 2019 | $189.9M | 50.2K t |
| 2018 | $217.9M | 53.5K t |
| 2017 | $204.5M | 54.0K t |
Where Turkey exports flexible intermediate bulk containers to
Most of it went to Germany (28%), France (12%), Netherlands (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 50%. Among the main buyer markets, Bulgaria grew fastest (+48% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $57.8M | 28% |
| France | $25.4M | 13% |
| Netherlands | $18.2M | 9% |
| Spain | $12.2M | 6% |
| Italy | $10.5M | 5.2% |
| United Kingdom | $9.1M | 4.5% |
| United States | $9.0M | 4.4% |
| Austria | $5.4M | 2.7% |
| Bulgaria | $4.7M | 2.3% |
| Switzerland | $4.5M | 2.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.92 per kg, 47% above the world average of $2.66. 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.
Flexible intermediate bulk containers imports to Turkey
In 2024, Turkey imported flexible intermediate bulk containers worth $2.3 million (723 tonnes). Most of the value came from India (22%), Netherlands (14%), Belgium (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 47%. Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+596% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $493K | 22% |
| Netherlands | $319K | 14% |
| Belgium | $246K | 11% |
| Germany | $200K | 8.8% |
| Poland | $157K | 6.9% |
| Iraq | $149K | 6.5% |
| Spain | $123K | 5.4% |
| Ireland | $85K | 3.8% |
| France | $75K | 3.3% |
| China | $64K | 2.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey flexible intermediate bulk containers exports (HS 6305.32): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 6305.32: Sacks and bags: of a kind used for the packing of goods, of man-made textile materials, flexible intermediate bulk containers.
Common questions
What is the value of flexible intermediate bulk containers exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported flexible intermediate bulk containers worth $203.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 51.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 127 countries worldwide, with 8% of world exports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries buy flexible intermediate bulk containers from Turkey?
Germany was the largest buyer with 28% of the value ($57.8 million), followed by France (12%) and the Netherlands (9%). The top three together account for 50%, out of 106 buyer countries in total. Bulgaria grew fastest among the top ten, up 48% on the year.
What is the average export price of flexible intermediate bulk containers per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.92 per kg in 2024, 47% above the world average of $2.66 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of flexible intermediate bulk containers from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $204.5 million in 2017 to $203.5 million in 2024, a fall of 1%. The peak was 2021 at $255.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $216.0 million a year.
Does Turkey also import flexible intermediate bulk containers?
Yes. Turkey imported $2.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from India, the Netherlands and Belgium. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $201.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for flexible intermediate bulk containers?
The HS code for flexible intermediate bulk containers is subheading 6305.32. It sits in HS chapter 63 (textiles, made up articles; sets; worn clothing and worn textile articles; rags). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6305 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.
Same product, other countries
World flexible intermediate bulk containers trade: top importers and exporters
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.