Long pile knit fabric imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $23.3 million of long pile knit fabric in 2024 (5.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 6th of 155 countries for imports of this product. That is 23% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $30.3 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 | $23.3M | 5.5K t |
| 2023 | $30.3M | 7.5K t |
| 2022 | $23.7M | 5.2K t |
| 2021 | $21.3M | 4.8K t |
| 2020 | $12.1M | 2.6K t |
| 2019 | $16.0M | 3.4K t |
| 2018 | $18.9M | 4.1K t |
| 2017 | $14.2M | 2.4K t |
Where Turkey imports long pile knit fabric from
China alone supplied 78% of it. Among the main suppliers, Serbia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $18.1M | 78% |
| Serbia | $1.6M | 6.9% |
| Egypt | $921K | 4% |
| Malaysia | $720K | 3.1% |
| Italy | $659K | 2.8% |
| Greece | $386K | 1.7% |
| South Korea | $349K | 1.5% |
| Bulgaria | $342K | 1.5% |
| France | $92K | 0.4% |
| Poland | $58K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.24 per kg, 25% below the world average of $5.69, 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.
Long pile knit fabric exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $7.3 million of long pile knit fabric in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 9th of 111 countries for exports of this product. The largest buyer markets were France (20%), Netherlands (14%), Belgium (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 45%. Among the main buyer markets, Iraq grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $1.5M | 20% |
| Netherlands | $1.0M | 14% |
| Belgium | $755K | 10% |
| Germany | $740K | 10% |
| Belarus | $395K | 5.4% |
| Tunisia | $291K | 4% |
| Bulgaria | $225K | 3.1% |
| Morocco | $199K | 2.7% |
| Syria | $194K | 2.7% |
| Iraq | $179K | 2.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey long pile knit fabric imports (HS 6001.10): 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 6001.10: Fabrics: long pile fabrics, knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of long pile knit fabric imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported long pile knit fabric worth $23.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 155 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was down 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply long pile knit fabric to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 78% of the value ($18.1 million), followed by Serbia (7%) and Egypt (4%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 43 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 998% on the year.
What is the average import price of long pile knit fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.24 per kg in 2024, 25% below the world average of $5.69 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of long pile knit fabric to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.2 million in 2017 to $23.3 million in 2024, an increase of 65%. The peak was 2023 at $30.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $20.0 million a year.
Does Turkey also export long pile knit fabric?
Yes. Turkey exported $7.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, the Netherlands and Belgium. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $16.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for long pile knit fabric?
The HS code for long pile knit fabric is subheading 6001.10. 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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