Gauze fabric exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Turkey exported gauze fabric worth $5.7 million (1.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 81 countries for exports of this product. That is 732% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 29% a year on average.
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 | $5.7M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $687K | 77 t |
| 2022 | $640K | 66 t |
| 2021 | $578K | 72 t |
| 2020 | $691K | 74 t |
| 2019 | $1.0M | 100 t |
| 2018 | $579K | 64 t |
| 2017 | $938K | 79 t |
Where Turkey exports gauze fabric to
Most of it went to Azerbaijan (37%), Netherlands (12%), Canada (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+420% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Azerbaijan | $2.1M | 37% |
| Netherlands | $685K | 12% |
| Canada | $662K | 12% |
| United States | $580K | 10% |
| United Kingdom | $523K | 9.2% |
| Germany | $297K | 5.2% |
| Romania | $183K | 3.2% |
| Belgium | $136K | 2.4% |
| Italy | $105K | 1.8% |
| Australia | $87K | 1.5% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.53 per kg, close to the world average of $5.06.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Gauze fabric imports to Turkey
Imports of gauze fabric by Turkey reached $2.1 million in 2024 (638 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 3%. Most of the value came from China (30%), Spain (18%), Mexico (12%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+782% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $630K | 30% |
| Spain | $377K | 18% |
| Mexico | $242K | 12% |
| Belgium | $180K | 8.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $175K | 8.5% |
| Italy | $142K | 6.8% |
| India | $71K | 3.4% |
| Czech Republic | $67K | 3.2% |
| Germany | $65K | 3.1% |
| Moldova | $63K | 3% |
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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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 5803: Gauze; other than narrow fabrics of heading no. 5806.
Common questions
What is the value of gauze fabric exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported gauze fabric worth $5.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 81 countries worldwide, with 7% of world exports. The value was up 732% on 2023.
Which countries buy gauze fabric from Turkey?
Azerbaijan was the largest buyer with 37% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by the Netherlands (12%) and Canada (12%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 59 buyer countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 420% on the year.
What is the average export price of gauze fabric per kg?
The average declared export value was about $4.53 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $5.06 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 gauze fabric from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $938 thousand in 2017 to $5.7 million in 2024, an increase of 509%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import gauze fabric?
Yes. Turkey imported $2.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Spain and Mexico. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $3.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for gauze fabric?
The HS code for gauze fabric is heading 5803. In Turkey all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 5803.00. It sits in HS chapter 58 (fabrics; special woven fabrics, tufted textile fabrics, lace, tapestries, trimmings, embroidery). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5803 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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