Heavy nonwoven synthetic fabric exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Turkey exported heavy nonwoven synthetic fabric worth $87.3 million (26.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 114 countries. That is close to the 2023 level. 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 | $87.3M | 26.1K t |
| 2023 | $85.4M | 25.3K t |
| 2022 | $101.4M | 27.5K t |
| 2021 | $105.0M | 30.4K t |
| 2020 | $81.9M | 25.9K t |
| 2019 | $70.5M | 22.7K t |
| 2018 | $65.6M | 20.1K t |
| 2017 | $61.9M | 19.5K t |
Where Turkey exports heavy nonwoven synthetic fabric to
Most of it went to Iran (16%), United States (12%), Netherlands (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 38%. Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+167% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iran | $14.0M | 16% |
| United States | $10.7M | 12% |
| Netherlands | $8.2M | 9.4% |
| Italy | $7.3M | 8.4% |
| France | $7.1M | 8.2% |
| Germany | $4.7M | 5.4% |
| Egypt | $3.7M | 4.2% |
| Czech Republic | $2.3M | 2.6% |
| Ukraine | $2.3M | 2.6% |
| United Kingdom | $2.2M | 2.5% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.34 per kg, 29% below the world average of $4.70, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Heavy nonwoven synthetic fabric imports to Turkey
Imports of heavy nonwoven synthetic fabric by Turkey reached $43.8 million in 2024 (9.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Most of the value came from Italy (38%), Germany (20%), China (17%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $16.6M | 38% |
| Germany | $8.6M | 20% |
| China | $7.6M | 18% |
| France | $2.9M | 6.7% |
| Luxembourg | $1.5M | 3.5% |
| South Korea | $1.1M | 2.5% |
| United Kingdom | $1.1M | 2.4% |
| Poland | $1.1M | 2.4% |
| Netherlands | $702K | 1.6% |
| United States | $505K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey heavy nonwoven synthetic fabric exports (HS 5603.13): 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 5603.13: Nonwovens: whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, of man-made filaments, (weighing more than 70g/m2 but not more than 150g/m2).
Common questions
What is the value of heavy nonwoven synthetic fabric exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported heavy nonwoven synthetic fabric worth $87.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 26.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 114 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries buy heavy nonwoven synthetic fabric from Turkey?
Iran was the largest buyer with 16% of the value ($14.0 million), followed by the United States (12%) and the Netherlands (9%). The top three together account for 38%, out of 102 buyer countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 167% on the year.
What is the average export price of heavy nonwoven synthetic fabric per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.34 per kg in 2024, 29% below the world average of $4.70 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of heavy nonwoven synthetic fabric from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $61.9 million in 2017 to $87.3 million in 2024, an increase of 41%. The peak was 2021 at $105.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $82.4 million a year.
Does Turkey also import heavy nonwoven synthetic fabric?
Yes. Turkey imported $43.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Italy, Germany and China. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $43.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for heavy nonwoven synthetic fabric?
The HS code for heavy nonwoven synthetic fabric is subheading 5603.13. 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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