High-tenacity aramid yarn imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $60.4 million of high-tenacity aramid yarn in 2024 (2.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 9th of 131 countries for imports of this product. That is 17% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% 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 | $60.4M | 2.3K t |
| 2023 | $72.4M | 2.2K t |
| 2022 | $62.8M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $52.6M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $48.2M | 2.0K t |
| 2019 | $48.1M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $23.9M | 979 t |
| 2017 | $18.1M | 884 t |
Where Turkey imports high-tenacity aramid yarn from
Most of the value came from Belgium (46%), United Kingdom (26%), Netherlands (13%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+44% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $27.9M | 46% |
| United Kingdom | $15.7M | 26% |
| Netherlands | $7.8M | 13% |
| South Korea | $5.2M | 8.6% |
| United States | $2.1M | 3.5% |
| China | $715K | 1.2% |
| Spain | $270K | 0.5% |
| Belarus | $209K | 0.4% |
| Bulgaria | $144K | 0.2% |
| Japan | $108K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $26.59 per kg, 23% above the world average of $21.66. 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.
High-tenacity aramid yarn exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $3.9 million of high-tenacity aramid yarn in 2024 (165 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Sri Lanka (45%), Belgium (9%), Serbia (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Belgium grew fastest (+131% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sri Lanka | $1.7M | 45% |
| Belgium | $353K | 9.1% |
| Serbia | $270K | 6.9% |
| United States | $253K | 6.5% |
| Poland | $253K | 6.5% |
| Egypt | $242K | 6.2% |
| Switzerland | $155K | 4% |
| Bulgaria | $116K | 3% |
| Spain | $102K | 2.6% |
| Germany | $86K | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey high-tenacity aramid yarn imports (HS 5402.11): 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 5402.11: Yarn, synthetic: filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), of high tenacity yarn of nylon or other polyamides, textured or not: of aramids, not for retail sale, not sewing thread.
Common questions
What is the value of high-tenacity aramid yarn imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported high-tenacity aramid yarn worth $60.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 131 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply high-tenacity aramid yarn to Turkey?
Belgium was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($27.9 million), followed by the United Kingdom (26%) and the Netherlands (13%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Belarus grew fastest among the top ten, up 499% on the year.
What is the average import price of high-tenacity aramid yarn per kg?
The average declared import value was about $26.59 per kg in 2024, 23% above the world average of $21.66 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of high-tenacity aramid yarn to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $18.1 million in 2017 to $60.4 million in 2024, an increase of 233%. The peak was 2023 at $72.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $48.3 million a year.
Does Turkey also export high-tenacity aramid yarn?
Yes. Turkey exported $3.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Sri Lanka, Belgium and Serbia. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $56.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for high-tenacity aramid yarn?
The HS code for high-tenacity aramid yarn is subheading 5402.11. It sits in HS chapter 54 (man-made filaments; strip and the like of man-made textile materials). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5402 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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