Knitted and crocheted hats exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Turkey exported $78.9 million of knitted and crocheted hats in 2024 (3.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value rose 26% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average.
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 | $78.9M | 3.5K t |
| 2023 | $62.4M | 4.7K t |
| 2022 | $66.1M | 3.9K t |
| 2021 | $58.5M | 3.4K t |
| 2020 | $45.8M | 2.9K t |
| 2019 | $40.3M | 2.8K t |
| 2018 | $39.0M | 2.8K t |
| 2017 | $36.2M | 3.0K t |
Where Turkey exports knitted and crocheted hats to
The largest buyer markets were United Arab Emirates (32%), Germany (6%), France (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 44%. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $25.3M | 32% |
| Germany | $5.0M | 6.3% |
| France | $4.8M | 6.1% |
| Netherlands | $3.6M | 4.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2.9M | 3.7% |
| United States | $2.3M | 2.9% |
| Uzbekistan | $2.2M | 2.9% |
| Romania | $2.2M | 2.8% |
| Kazakhstan | $2.1M | 2.7% |
| Russia | $2.0M | 2.5% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $22.56 per kg, close to the world average of $26.06.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Knitted and crocheted hats imports to Turkey
In 2024, Turkey imported knitted and crocheted hats worth $47.9 million (2.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. One supplier dominates: China accounted for 74% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest (+48% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $35.7M | 74% |
| Italy | $3.6M | 7.4% |
| Vietnam | $1.9M | 4% |
| Bangladesh | $1.4M | 2.9% |
| France | $699K | 1.5% |
| Spain | $534K | 1.1% |
| Hong Kong | $524K | 1.1% |
| Cambodia | $471K | 1% |
| Germany | $469K | 1% |
| Netherlands | $244K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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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 6505: Hats and other headgear; knitted or crocheted, or made up from lace, felt or other textile fabric, in the piece (but not in strips), whether or not lined or trimmed; hair-nets of any material, whether or not lined or trimmed.
Common questions
What is the value of knitted and crocheted hats exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported knitted and crocheted hats worth $78.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 212 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 26% on 2023.
Which countries buy knitted and crocheted hats from Turkey?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest buyer with 32% of the value ($25.3 million), followed by Germany (6%) and France (6%). The top three together account for 44%, out of 175 buyer countries in total. Uzbekistan grew fastest among the top ten, up 452% on the year.
What is the average export price of knitted and crocheted hats per kg?
The average declared export value was about $22.56 per kg in 2024, 13% below the world average of $26.06 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 knitted and crocheted hats from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $36.2 million in 2017 to $78.9 million in 2024, an increase of 118%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import knitted and crocheted hats?
Yes. Turkey imported $47.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Italy and Vietnam. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $31.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for knitted and crocheted hats?
The HS code for knitted and crocheted hats is heading 6505. In Turkey all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 6505.00. It sits in HS chapter 65 (headgear and parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6505 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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