Heavy nonwoven natural fabric imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of heavy nonwoven natural fabric by Turkey reached $5.9 million in 2024 (786 tonnes). That is 30% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 18% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $23.0 million.
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 | $5.9M | 786 t |
| 2023 | $8.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $7.5M | 1.0K t |
| 2021 | $12.3M | 1.7K t |
| 2020 | $15.9M | 2.4K t |
| 2019 | $16.4M | 2.5K t |
| 2018 | $19.9M | 2.9K t |
| 2017 | $23.0M | 3.4K t |
Where Turkey imports heavy nonwoven natural fabric from
Most of the value came from Slovenia (38%), Germany (22%), Finland (9%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Slovenia | $2.3M | 38% |
| Germany | $1.3M | 22% |
| Finland | $524K | 8.9% |
| France | $314K | 5.3% |
| China | $262K | 4.4% |
| Spain | $260K | 4.4% |
| Italy | $181K | 3.1% |
| United States | $159K | 2.7% |
| Czech Republic | $152K | 2.6% |
| South Korea | $123K | 2.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.52 per kg, 60% above the world average of $4.71. 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.
Heavy nonwoven natural fabric exports from Turkey
Exports of heavy nonwoven natural fabric by Turkey reached $3.6 million in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Morocco (12%), United States (9%), Brazil (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 30%. Among the main buyer markets, Slovenia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Morocco | $447K | 12% |
| United States | $329K | 9% |
| Brazil | $304K | 8.3% |
| Czech Republic | $237K | 6.5% |
| North Macedonia | $209K | 5.7% |
| Iraq | $176K | 4.8% |
| France | $158K | 4.3% |
| Spain | $135K | 3.7% |
| Germany | $118K | 3.2% |
| Slovenia | $103K | 2.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey heavy nonwoven natural fabric imports (HS 5603.93): 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 5603.93: Nonwovens: whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, not of man-made filaments, (weighing more than 70g/m2 but not more than 150g/m2).
Common questions
What is the value of heavy nonwoven natural fabric imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported heavy nonwoven natural fabric worth $5.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 786 tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 192 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply heavy nonwoven natural fabric to Turkey?
Slovenia was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by Germany (22%) and Finland (9%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 161% on the year.
What is the average import price of heavy nonwoven natural fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.52 per kg in 2024, 60% above the world average of $4.71 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of heavy nonwoven natural fabric to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $23.0 million in 2017 to $5.9 million in 2024, a fall of 74%. The peak was 2017 at $23.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.7 million a year.
Does Turkey also export heavy nonwoven natural fabric?
Yes. Turkey exported $3.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Morocco, the United States and Brazil. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for heavy nonwoven natural fabric?
The HS code for heavy nonwoven natural fabric is subheading 5603.93. It sits in HS chapter 56 (wadding, felt and nonwovens, special yarns; twine, cordage, ropes and cables and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5603 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Turkey. Tell us your product to see it live.
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