Heavy synthetic cotton blend exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Turkey exported heavy synthetic cotton blend worth $22.0 million (2.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value fell 17% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $32.2 million.
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 | $22.0M | 2.3K t |
| 2023 | $26.5M | 7.2K t |
| 2022 | $32.2M | 3.4K t |
| 2021 | $22.5M | 3.4K t |
| 2020 | $17.9M | 5.6K t |
| 2019 | $26.3M | 8.2K t |
| 2018 | $26.9M | 6.4K t |
| 2017 | $28.5M | 5.6K t |
Where Turkey exports heavy synthetic cotton blend to
The largest buyer markets were Spain (16%), Azerbaijan (9%), Morocco (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 34%. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+296% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $3.5M | 16% |
| Azerbaijan | $2.0M | 9.2% |
| Morocco | $1.8M | 8.4% |
| Uzbekistan | $1.8M | 8% |
| Tunisia | $1.6M | 7.4% |
| Germany | $1.5M | 6.8% |
| United States | $1.4M | 6.5% |
| Romania | $527K | 2.4% |
| United Kingdom | $464K | 2.1% |
| Belarus | $410K | 1.9% |
Product types under HS 5514
| 5514.30 | Fabrics, woven: of yarns of different colours, containing less than 85% by weight of synthetic staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton… | 34% |
| 5514.29 | Fabrics, woven: dyed, containing less than 85% by weight of synthetic staple fibres (other than polyesters), mixed mainly or solely with cotton… | 19% |
| 5514.23 | Fabrics, woven: dyed, containing less than 85% by weight of polyester staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, exceeding 170g/m2, n.e.c. in… | 15% |
| 5514.49 | Fabrics, woven: printed, containing less than 85% by weight of synthetic staple fibres (other than polyesters), mixed mainly or solely with cotton… | 12% |
| 5514.11 | Fabrics, woven: plain weave, unbleached or bleached, containing less than 85% by weight of polyester staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with… | 5.1% |
| 5514.19 | Fabrics, woven: unbleached or bleached, containing less than 85% by weight of synthetic staple fibres n.e.c. in item no. 55.14.1, mixed mainly or… | 4.9% |
| 5514.22 | Fabrics, woven: 3- or 4-thread twill, including cross twill, dyed, containing less than 85% by weight of polyester staple fibres, mixed mainly or… | 3.2% |
| 5514.12 | Fabrics, woven: 3- or 4-thread twill, including cross twill, unbleached or bleached, containing less than 85% by weight of polyester staple fibres… | 3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5514.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.68 per kg, 96% above the world average of $4.94. 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 synthetic cotton blend imports to Turkey
Turkey imported $13.2 million of heavy synthetic cotton blend in 2024 (959 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. United Kingdom alone supplied 51% of it. Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+968% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $6.7M | 51% |
| China | $1.8M | 14% |
| Pakistan | $847K | 6.4% |
| Italy | $789K | 6% |
| Egypt | $683K | 5.2% |
| Spain | $606K | 4.6% |
| Germany | $549K | 4.2% |
| Bulgaria | $246K | 1.9% |
| Romania | $162K | 1.2% |
| Netherlands | $140K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
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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 5514: Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres, containing less than 85% by weight of such fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, of a weight exceeding 170g/m2.
Common questions
What is the value of heavy synthetic cotton blend exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported heavy synthetic cotton blend worth $22.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 118 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries buy heavy synthetic cotton blend from Turkey?
Spain was the largest buyer with 16% of the value ($3.5 million), followed by Azerbaijan (9%) and Morocco (8%). The top three together account for 34%, out of 91 buyer countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 296% on the year.
What is the average export price of heavy synthetic cotton blend per kg?
The average declared export value was about $9.68 per kg in 2024, 96% above the world average of $4.94 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 heavy synthetic cotton blend from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $28.5 million in 2017 to $22.0 million in 2024, a fall of 23%. The peak was 2022 at $32.2 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import heavy synthetic cotton blend?
Yes. Turkey imported $13.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the United Kingdom, China and Pakistan. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $8.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for heavy synthetic cotton blend?
The HS code for heavy synthetic cotton blend is heading 5514. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 5514.30 (34% of the value) and 5514.29 (19%). It sits in HS chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5514 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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