Medium nonwoven synthetic fabric exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Turkey exported $387.6 million of medium nonwoven synthetic fabric in 2024 (143.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 123 countries. That is 17% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average.
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 | $387.6M | 143.0K t |
| 2023 | $332.1M | 118.3K t |
| 2022 | $371.0M | 122.6K t |
| 2021 | $371.3M | 122.4K t |
| 2020 | $360.7M | 129.2K t |
| 2019 | $300.6M | 116.1K t |
| 2018 | $309.2M | 112.2K t |
| 2017 | $224.6M | 84.7K t |
Where Turkey exports medium nonwoven synthetic fabric to
Most of it went to Italy (10%), Czech Republic (10%), United Kingdom (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 30%. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+68% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $40.2M | 10% |
| Czech Republic | $39.8M | 10% |
| United Kingdom | $36.7M | 9.5% |
| United States | $32.6M | 8.4% |
| Iran | $20.1M | 5.2% |
| Egypt | $17.6M | 4.5% |
| Morocco | $17.3M | 4.5% |
| Algeria | $17.1M | 4.4% |
| Spain | $14.1M | 3.6% |
| Serbia | $9.9M | 2.6% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.71 per kg, 30% below the world average of $3.88, 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.
Medium nonwoven synthetic fabric imports to Turkey
Turkey imported $20.0 million of medium nonwoven synthetic fabric in 2024 (3.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The largest suppliers were Luxembourg (24%), China (18%), Germany (17%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+54% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Luxembourg | $4.7M | 24% |
| China | $3.6M | 18% |
| Germany | $3.5M | 18% |
| Italy | $1.3M | 6.4% |
| United Kingdom | $1.2M | 6.1% |
| Sweden | $974K | 4.9% |
| United States | $815K | 4.1% |
| Netherlands | $754K | 3.8% |
| France | $718K | 3.6% |
| Czech Republic | $663K | 3.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey medium nonwoven synthetic fabric exports (HS 5603.12): 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 5603.12: Nonwovens: whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, of man-made filaments, (weighing more than 25g/m2 but not more than 70g/m2).
Common questions
What is the value of medium nonwoven synthetic fabric exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported medium nonwoven synthetic fabric worth $387.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 143.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 123 countries worldwide, with 12% of world exports. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries buy medium nonwoven synthetic fabric from Turkey?
Italy was the largest buyer with 10% of the value ($40.2 million), followed by the Czech Republic (10%) and the United Kingdom (9%). The top three together account for 30%, out of 108 buyer countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 68% on the year.
What is the average export price of medium nonwoven synthetic fabric per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.71 per kg in 2024, 30% below the world average of $3.88 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of medium nonwoven synthetic fabric from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $224.6 million in 2017 to $387.6 million in 2024, an increase of 73%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $332.1 million a year.
Does Turkey also import medium nonwoven synthetic fabric?
Yes. Turkey imported $20.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Luxembourg, China and Germany. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $367.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for medium nonwoven synthetic fabric?
The HS code for medium nonwoven synthetic fabric is subheading 5603.12. It sits in HS chapter 56 (wadding, felt and nonwovens, special yarns; twine, cordage, ropes and cables and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5603 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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