Light carded wool fabric imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported light carded wool fabric worth $6.4 million (98 tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 115 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 6% from 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 | $6.4M | 98 t |
| 2023 | $6.8M | 88 t |
| 2022 | $7.6M | 93 t |
| 2021 | $3.3M | 55 t |
| 2020 | $2.8M | 41 t |
| 2019 | $2.9M | 44 t |
| 2018 | $5.0M | 81 t |
| 2017 | $4.2M | 65 t |
Where Turkey imports light carded wool fabric from
One supplier dominates: Italy accounted for 68% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+85% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $4.4M | 68% |
| China | $1.2M | 19% |
| Egypt | $305K | 4.8% |
| United Kingdom | $301K | 4.7% |
| Portugal | $44K | 0.7% |
| Germany | $35K | 0.6% |
| Ireland | $28K | 0.4% |
| Greece | $25K | 0.4% |
| Switzerland | $21K | 0.3% |
| Austria | $15K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $65.47 per kg, 20% above the world average of $54.42. 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.
Light carded wool fabric exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $416 thousand of light carded wool fabric in 2024 (9 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were France (31%), Italy (26%), United States (11%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+332% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $128K | 31% |
| Italy | $107K | 26% |
| United States | $44K | 11% |
| United Kingdom | $30K | 7.1% |
| China | $24K | 5.8% |
| Russia | $22K | 5.3% |
| Romania | $17K | 4% |
| Belgium | $11K | 2.8% |
| Czech Republic | $7K | 1.7% |
| Kazakhstan | $5K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey light carded wool fabric imports (HS 5111.11): 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 5111.11: Fabrics, woven: of carded wool or of carded fine animal hair, containing 85% or more by weight of wool or of fine animal hair, of a weight not exceeding 300g/m2.
Common questions
What is the value of light carded wool fabric imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported light carded wool fabric worth $6.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 98 tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 115 countries worldwide, with 6% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply light carded wool fabric to Turkey?
Italy was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($4.4 million), followed by China (19%) and Egypt (5%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 85% on the year.
What is the average import price of light carded wool fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $65.47 per kg in 2024, 20% above the world average of $54.42 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of light carded wool fabric to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.2 million in 2017 to $6.4 million in 2024, an increase of 51%. The peak was 2022 at $7.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.9 million a year.
Does Turkey also export light carded wool fabric?
Yes. Turkey exported $416 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, Italy and the United States. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $6.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for light carded wool fabric?
The HS code for light carded wool fabric is subheading 5111.11. It sits in HS chapter 51 (wool, fine or coarse animal hair; horsehair yarn and woven fabric). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5111 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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