High-tenacity nylon yarn exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Turkey exported $75.9 million of high-tenacity nylon yarn in 2024 (16.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 93 countries. Value fell 20% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $117.8 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 | $75.9M | 16.5K t |
| 2023 | $94.6M | 17.4K t |
| 2022 | $117.8M | 19.7K t |
| 2021 | $95.8M | 20.6K t |
| 2020 | $65.9M | 17.2K t |
| 2019 | $90.1M | 20.4K t |
| 2018 | $88.3M | 22.0K t |
| 2017 | $79.6M | 21.8K t |
Where Turkey exports high-tenacity nylon yarn to
Most of it went to Poland (19%), Italy (17%), Hungary (17%). Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+72% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Poland | $14.3M | 19% |
| Italy | $13.1M | 17% |
| Hungary | $13.0M | 17% |
| Portugal | $7.9M | 10% |
| Brazil | $6.9M | 9.1% |
| Luxembourg | $4.7M | 6.2% |
| United States | $3.3M | 4.4% |
| Germany | $2.6M | 3.5% |
| Taiwan | $1.4M | 1.8% |
| Czech Republic | $1.2M | 1.6% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.61 per kg, close to the world average of $4.07.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
High-tenacity nylon yarn imports to Turkey
Imports of high-tenacity nylon yarn by Turkey reached $19.7 million in 2024 (5.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Most of the value came from China (24%), Russia (13%), Thailand (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 47%. Among the main suppliers, Taiwan grew fastest (+33% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.8M | 24% |
| Russia | $2.5M | 13% |
| Thailand | $1.9M | 9.7% |
| Germany | $1.8M | 9.2% |
| Canada | $1.3M | 6.4% |
| Italy | $1.3M | 6.4% |
| Belgium | $1.2M | 6.2% |
| Taiwan | $1.1M | 5.8% |
| Belarus | $1.1M | 5.4% |
| United Kingdom | $806K | 4.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey high-tenacity nylon yarn exports (HS 5402.19): 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 5402.19: Yarn, synthetic: filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), of high tenacity nylon or other polyamides, textured or not: other than aramids, not for retail sale, not sewing thread.
Common questions
What is the value of high-tenacity nylon yarn exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported high-tenacity nylon yarn worth $75.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 16.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 93 countries worldwide, with 5% of world exports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries buy high-tenacity nylon yarn from Turkey?
Poland was the largest buyer with 19% of the value ($14.3 million), followed by Italy (17%) and Hungary (17%). The top three together account for 53%, out of 65 buyer countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 72% on the year.
What is the average export price of high-tenacity nylon yarn per kg?
The average declared export value was about $4.61 per kg in 2024, 13% above the world average of $4.07 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of high-tenacity nylon yarn from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $79.6 million in 2017 to $75.9 million in 2024, a fall of 5%. The peak was 2022 at $117.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $88.5 million a year.
Does Turkey also import high-tenacity nylon yarn?
Yes. Turkey imported $19.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Russia and Thailand. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $56.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for high-tenacity nylon yarn?
The HS code for high-tenacity nylon yarn is subheading 5402.19. 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?
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