Heavy carded wool fabric imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of heavy carded wool fabric by Turkey reached $9.3 million in 2024 (234 tonnes). It ranks 8th of 127 countries for imports of this product. That is 14% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $9.3M | 235 t |
| 2023 | $10.9M | 300 t |
| 2022 | $8.6M | 212 t |
| 2021 | $6.0M | 126 t |
| 2020 | $4.7M | 97 t |
| 2019 | $4.7M | 98 t |
| 2018 | $5.3M | 126 t |
| 2017 | $4.7M | 129 t |
Where Turkey imports heavy carded wool fabric from
The largest suppliers were Italy (50%), China (38%), Germany (6%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+72% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $4.6M | 50% |
| China | $3.6M | 38% |
| Germany | $517K | 5.5% |
| United Kingdom | $421K | 4.5% |
| France | $82K | 0.9% |
| Ireland | $72K | 0.8% |
| Portugal | $19K | 0.2% |
| Denmark | $9K | 0.1% |
| Norway | $7K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $5K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $39.84 per kg, close to the world average of $47.47.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Heavy carded wool fabric exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $270 thousand of heavy carded wool fabric in 2024 (7 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Qatar (36%), Germany (12%), Maldives (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Russia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Qatar | $97K | 36% |
| Germany | $33K | 12% |
| Maldives | $18K | 6.6% |
| United States | $15K | 5.6% |
| North Macedonia | $11K | 4.1% |
| Russia | $11K | 4% |
| France | $10K | 3.7% |
| Azerbaijan | $8K | 3.1% |
| Italy | $8K | 3% |
| Croatia | $7K | 2.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey heavy carded wool fabric imports (HS 5111.19): 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 5111.19: Fabrics, woven: of carded wool or of carded fine animal hair, containing 85% or more by weight of wool or of fine animal hair, of a weight exceeding 300g/m2.
Common questions
What is the value of heavy carded wool fabric imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported heavy carded wool fabric worth $9.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 234 tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 127 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply heavy carded wool fabric to Turkey?
Italy was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($4.6 million), followed by China (38%) and Germany (6%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 114% on the year.
What is the average import price of heavy carded wool fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $39.84 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $47.47 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of heavy carded wool fabric to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.7 million in 2017 to $9.3 million in 2024, an increase of 101%. The peak was 2023 at $10.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.8 million a year.
Does Turkey also export heavy carded wool fabric?
Yes. Turkey exported $270 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Qatar, Germany and the Maldives. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $9.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for heavy carded wool fabric?
The HS code for heavy carded wool fabric is subheading 5111.19. It sits in HS chapter 51 (wool, fine or coarse animal hair; horsehair yarn and woven fabric). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5111 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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