Light synthetic cotton blend exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of light synthetic cotton blend by Turkey reached $18.3 million in 2024 (4.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value fell 22% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $23.5 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 | $18.3M | 4.3K t |
| 2023 | $23.5M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $18.4M | 2.4K t |
| 2021 | $19.3M | 3.1K t |
| 2020 | $10.5M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $18.5M | 3.3K t |
| 2018 | $18.9M | 2.8K t |
| 2017 | $20.2M | 3.0K t |
Where Turkey exports light synthetic cotton blend to
The largest buyer markets were Morocco (15%), Russia (14%), Egypt (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 38%. Among the main buyer markets, Kazakhstan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Morocco | $2.8M | 15% |
| Russia | $2.5M | 14% |
| Egypt | $1.7M | 9.1% |
| Kazakhstan | $1.4M | 7.6% |
| Germany | $947K | 5.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $882K | 4.8% |
| Tunisia | $800K | 4.4% |
| Uzbekistan | $637K | 3.5% |
| Algeria | $620K | 3.4% |
| Bulgaria | $568K | 3.1% |
Product types under HS 5513
| 5513.29 | Fabrics, woven: dyed, containing less than 85% by weight of synthetic staple fibres (other than polyesters), mixed mainly or solely with cotton, not… | 24% |
| 5513.21 | Fabrics, woven: plain weave, dyed, containing less than 85% by weight of polyester staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, not exceeding… | 17% |
| 5513.23 | Fabrics, woven: dyed, containing less than 85% by weight of polyester staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, not exceeding 170g/m2 | 15% |
| 5513.39 | Fabrics, woven: of yarns of different colours, containing less than 85% of synthetic staple fibres (other than polyester, plain weave), mixed mainly… | 14% |
| 5513.41 | Fabrics, woven: plain weave, printed, of polyester staple fibres, containing less than 85% by weight of such fibres, mixed mainly or solely with… | 9% |
| 5513.11 | Fabrics, woven: plain weave, of polyester staple fibres, containing less than 85% by weight of such fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, of a… | 7.8% |
| 5513.49 | Fabrics, woven: printed, containing less than 85% by weight of synthetic staple fibres (other than polyester, plain weave), mixed mainly or solely… | 6.4% |
| 5513.19 | Fabrics, woven: containing less than 85% by weight of synthetic staple fibres (other than polyesters), mixed mainly or solely with cotton, not… | 4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5513.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.23 per kg, 32% below the world average of $6.22, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Light synthetic cotton blend imports to Turkey
Turkey imported $10.8 million of light synthetic cotton blend in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Most of the value came from Indonesia (20%), Laos (17%), Pakistan (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 46%. Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+313% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $2.2M | 20% |
| Laos | $1.9M | 17% |
| Pakistan | $929K | 8.6% |
| Malaysia | $928K | 8.6% |
| China | $875K | 8.1% |
| Germany | $813K | 7.5% |
| Spain | $682K | 6.3% |
| Portugal | $597K | 5.5% |
| Italy | $499K | 4.6% |
| Egypt | $486K | 4.5% |
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 5513: Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres, containing less than 85% by weight of such fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, of a weight not exceeding 170g/m2.
Common questions
What is the value of light synthetic cotton blend exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported light synthetic cotton blend worth $18.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 141 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 22% on 2023.
Which countries buy light synthetic cotton blend from Turkey?
Morocco was the largest buyer with 15% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by Russia (14%) and Egypt (9%). The top three together account for 38%, out of 88 buyer countries in total. Uzbekistan grew fastest among the top ten, up 835% on the year.
What is the average export price of light synthetic cotton blend per kg?
The average declared export value was about $4.23 per kg in 2024, 32% below the world average of $6.22 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 light synthetic cotton blend from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $20.2 million in 2017 to $18.3 million in 2024, a fall of 9%. The peak was 2023 at $23.5 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import light synthetic cotton blend?
Yes. Turkey imported $10.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Indonesia, Laos and Pakistan. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $7.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for light synthetic cotton blend?
The HS code for light synthetic cotton blend is heading 5513. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 5513.29 (24% of the value) and 5513.21 (17%). It sits in HS chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5513 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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