Knitted pile fabric imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of knitted pile fabric by Turkey reached $159.9 million in 2024 (38.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 3%. Value fell 23% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $207.5 million.
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 | $159.9M | 38.0K t |
| 2023 | $207.5M | 54.5K t |
| 2022 | $184.7M | 44.5K t |
| 2021 | $164.2M | 37.9K t |
| 2020 | $94.5M | 23.8K t |
| 2019 | $99.9M | 22.9K t |
| 2018 | $109.0M | 23.2K t |
| 2017 | $162.0M | 32.2K t |
Where Turkey imports knitted pile fabric from
Most of the value came from China (49%), Malaysia (23%), Egypt (6%). Among the main suppliers, Malaysia grew fastest (+33% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $78.4M | 49% |
| Malaysia | $37.0M | 23% |
| Egypt | $9.3M | 5.8% |
| South Korea | $7.0M | 4.4% |
| Bulgaria | $5.4M | 3.4% |
| Greece | $4.1M | 2.6% |
| Germany | $3.4M | 2.2% |
| Poland | $3.2M | 2% |
| Italy | $3.1M | 1.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.5M | 1.6% |
Product types under HS 6001
| 6001.92 | Fabrics: pile fabrics (excluding long pile and loop pile), of man-made fibres, knitted or crocheted | 78% |
| 6001.10 | Fabrics: long pile fabrics, knitted or crocheted | 15% |
| 6001.22 | Fabrics: looped pile fabrics, of man-made fibres, knitted or crocheted | 4.9% |
| 6001.91 | Fabrics: pile fabrics (excluding long pile and loop pile), of cotton, knitted or crocheted | 1.6% |
| 6001.21 | Fabrics: looped pile fabrics, of cotton, knitted or crocheted | 0.7% |
| 6001.99 | Fabrics: pile fabrics (excluding long pile and loop pile), of textile materials (other than cotton or man-made fibres), knitted or crocheted | 0.6% |
| 6001.29 | Fabrics: looped pile fabrics, of textile materials (other than cotton or man-made fibres), knitted or crocheted | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6001.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.20 per kg, close to the world average of $4.44.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Knitted pile fabric exports from Turkey
Exports of knitted pile fabric by Turkey reached $78.1 million in 2024 (11.8 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 141 countries. Most of it went to Belarus (17%), Russia (16%), Morocco (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 40%. Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest (+138% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belarus | $13.5M | 17% |
| Russia | $12.4M | 16% |
| Morocco | $5.1M | 6.6% |
| Italy | $4.4M | 5.6% |
| Tunisia | $3.2M | 4.1% |
| Serbia | $2.3M | 3% |
| United Kingdom | $2.2M | 2.8% |
| Netherlands | $2.1M | 2.7% |
| France | $2.0M | 2.5% |
| Ukraine | $1.9M | 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 6001: Fabrics; pile fabrics, including long pile fabrics and terry fabrics, knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of knitted pile fabric imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported knitted pile fabric worth $159.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 38.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 198 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply knitted pile fabric to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($78.4 million), followed by Malaysia (23%) and Egypt (6%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 66 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 280% on the year.
What is the average import price of knitted pile fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.20 per kg in 2024, 5% below the world average of $4.44 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 knitted pile fabric to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $162.0 million in 2017 to $159.9 million in 2024, a fall of 1%. The peak was 2023 at $207.5 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export knitted pile fabric?
Yes. Turkey exported $78.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Belarus, Russia and Morocco. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $81.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for knitted pile fabric?
The HS code for knitted pile fabric is heading 6001. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 6001.92 (78% of the value) and 6001.10 (15%). It sits in HS chapter 60 (fabrics; knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6001 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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