Linen fabric imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of linen fabric by Turkey reached $95.3 million in 2024 (4.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 187 countries. That is 30% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 24% a year on average.
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 | $95.3M | 4.5K t |
| 2023 | $73.2M | 3.5K t |
| 2022 | $73.6M | 3.8K t |
| 2021 | $39.8M | 2.3K t |
| 2020 | $24.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $32.7M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $38.2M | 2.4K t |
| 2017 | $21.3M | 1.1K t |
Where Turkey imports linen fabric from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 58% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+57% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $55.3M | 58% |
| Belarus | $21.4M | 22% |
| Italy | $10.8M | 11% |
| Belgium | $1.7M | 1.8% |
| Spain | $1.1M | 1.1% |
| Portugal | $1.0M | 1.1% |
| India | $683K | 0.7% |
| Ireland | $637K | 0.7% |
| Czech Republic | $507K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $483K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 5309
| 5309.11 | Fabrics, woven: of flax, containing 85% or more flax, unbleached or bleached | 51% |
| 5309.19 | Fabrics, woven: of flax, containing 85% or more flax, other than bleached or unbleached | 30% |
| 5309.29 | Fabrics, woven: of flax, containing less than 85% flax, other than unbleached or bleached | 17% |
| 5309.21 | Fabrics, woven: of flax, containing less than 85% flax, unbleached or bleached | 2.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5309.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $21.04 per kg, close to the world average of $20.60.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Linen fabric exports from Turkey
Exports of linen fabric by Turkey reached $66.3 million in 2024 (2.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 6th of 128 countries for exports of this product. Most of it went to Morocco (18%), Spain (15%), United Kingdom (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 41%. Among the main buyer markets, Morocco grew fastest (+63% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Morocco | $12.0M | 18% |
| Spain | $9.7M | 15% |
| United Kingdom | $5.7M | 8.6% |
| Italy | $4.6M | 7% |
| United States | $4.3M | 6.5% |
| Germany | $3.5M | 5.3% |
| Australia | $3.3M | 5% |
| New Zealand | $1.9M | 2.8% |
| France | $1.6M | 2.5% |
| Ukraine | $1.5M | 2.3% |
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 5309: Woven fabrics of flax.
Common questions
What is the value of linen fabric imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported linen fabric worth $95.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 187 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply linen fabric to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($55.3 million), followed by Belarus (22%) and Italy (11%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 44 supplier countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 111% on the year.
What is the average import price of linen fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $21.04 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $20.60 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 linen fabric to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $21.3 million in 2017 to $95.3 million in 2024, an increase of 347%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export linen fabric?
Yes. Turkey exported $66.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Morocco, Spain and the United Kingdom. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $29.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for linen fabric?
The HS code for linen fabric is heading 5309. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 5309.11 (51% of the value) and 5309.19 (30%). It sits in HS chapter 53 (vegetable textile fibres; paper yarn and woven fabrics of paper yarn). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5309 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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