Knit gloves imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of knit gloves by Turkey reached $45.6 million in 2024 (2.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 7% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $45.6M | 2.3K t |
| 2023 | $42.4M | 2.1K t |
| 2022 | $41.9M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $37.4M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $32.2M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $27.3M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $46.1M | 3.1K t |
| 2017 | $42.3M | 2.1K t |
Where Turkey imports knit gloves from
The largest suppliers were China (37%), Sri Lanka (20%), Malaysia (11%). Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest (+46% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $16.9M | 37% |
| Sri Lanka | $9.1M | 20% |
| Malaysia | $4.9M | 11% |
| Pakistan | $3.8M | 8.3% |
| Vietnam | $3.2M | 7% |
| South Korea | $1.7M | 3.7% |
| Portugal | $1.2M | 2.6% |
| India | $1.0M | 2.3% |
| Belgium | $1.0M | 2.2% |
| France | $395K | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 6116
| 6116.10 | Gloves, mittens and mitts: knitted or crocheted, impregnated, coated or covered with plastics or rubber | 81% |
| 6116.93 | Gloves, mittens and mitts: of synthetic fibres, knitted or crocheted, (other than impregnated, coated or covered with plastics or rubber) | 17% |
| 6116.92 | Gloves, mittens and mitts: of cotton, knitted or crocheted, (other than impregnated, coated or covered with plastics or rubber) | 0.7% |
| 6116.99 | Gloves, mittens and mitts: of textile materials (other than wool or fine animal hair, cotton or synthetic fibres), knitted or crocheted, (other than… | 0.6% |
| 6116.91 | Gloves, mittens and mitts: of wool or fine animal hair, knitted or crocheted, (other than impregnated, coated or covered with plastics or rubber) | 0.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6116.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $19.66 per kg, 60% above the world average of $12.32. 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.
Knit gloves exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported knit gloves worth $7.4 million (513 tonnes). Most of it went to Germany (16%), Azerbaijan (10%), Iran (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 32%. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+440% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.2M | 16% |
| Azerbaijan | $703K | 9.5% |
| Iran | $459K | 6.2% |
| Georgia | $275K | 3.7% |
| Iraq | $261K | 3.5% |
| Russia | $234K | 3.2% |
| Cyprus | $225K | 3% |
| Kazakhstan | $219K | 3% |
| Liberia | $185K | 2.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $178K | 2.4% |
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 6116: Gloves, mittens and mitts; knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of knit gloves imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported knit gloves worth $45.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 220 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply knit gloves to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($16.9 million), followed by Sri Lanka (20%) and Malaysia (11%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 75 supplier countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 46% on the year.
What is the average import price of knit gloves per kg?
The average declared import value was about $19.66 per kg in 2024, 60% above the world average of $12.32 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 imports of knit gloves to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $42.3 million in 2017 to $45.6 million in 2024, an increase of 8%. The peak was 2018 at $46.1 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export knit gloves?
Yes. Turkey exported $7.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, Azerbaijan and Iran. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $38.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for knit gloves?
The HS code for knit gloves is heading 6116. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 6116.10 (81% of the value) and 6116.93 (17%). It sits in HS chapter 61 (apparel and clothing accessories; knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6116 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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