Narrow fabric looms imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported narrow fabric looms worth $5.4 million (231 tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 130 countries. That is 17% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $10.7 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 | $5.4M | 231 t |
| 2023 | $6.5M | 412 t |
| 2022 | $8.5M | 412 t |
| 2021 | $10.7M | 392 t |
| 2020 | $3.0M | 254 t |
| 2019 | $6.1M | 367 t |
| 2018 | $5.6M | 239 t |
| 2017 | $3.8M | 174 t |
Where Turkey imports narrow fabric looms from
One supplier dominates: Switzerland accounted for 69% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $3.8M | 69% |
| China | $1.3M | 24% |
| Taiwan | $128K | 2.4% |
| Netherlands | $81K | 1.5% |
| Germany | $40K | 0.7% |
| Malaysia | $36K | 0.7% |
| Canada | $34K | 0.6% |
| India | $22K | 0.4% |
| United States | $5K | 0.1% |
| South Korea | $5K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $23.51 per kg, 144% above the world average of $9.65. 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.
Narrow fabric looms exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported narrow fabric looms worth $1.1 million (887 tonnes). It ranks 10th of 58 countries for exports of this product. The largest buyer markets were Russia (46%), Egypt (20%), Ukraine (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Ukraine grew fastest (+84% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $491K | 46% |
| Egypt | $220K | 21% |
| Ukraine | $72K | 6.7% |
| Nigeria | $60K | 5.6% |
| Belarus | $40K | 3.7% |
| Moldova | $40K | 3.7% |
| Uzbekistan | $32K | 2.9% |
| North Macedonia | $27K | 2.5% |
| South Africa | $26K | 2.4% |
| Switzerland | $19K | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey narrow fabric looms imports (HS 8446.10): 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 8446.10: Weaving machines (looms): for weaving fabrics of a width 30cm or less.
Common questions
What is the value of narrow fabric looms imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported narrow fabric looms worth $5.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 231 tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 130 countries worldwide, with 7% of world imports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply narrow fabric looms to Turkey?
Switzerland was the largest supplier with 69% of the value ($3.8 million), followed by China (24%) and Taiwan (2%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 26% on the year.
What is the average import price of narrow fabric looms per kg?
The average declared import value was about $23.51 per kg in 2024, 144% above the world average of $9.65 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of narrow fabric looms to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.8 million in 2017 to $5.4 million in 2024, an increase of 43%. The peak was 2021 at $10.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.2 million a year.
Does Turkey also export narrow fabric looms?
Yes. Turkey exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Russia, Egypt and Ukraine. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $4.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for narrow fabric looms?
The HS code for narrow fabric looms is subheading 8446.10. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8446 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Turkey. Tell us your product to see it live.
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