Narrow knit fabric imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of narrow knit fabric by Turkey reached $3.5 million in 2024 (264 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 10% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $6.0 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 | $3.5M | 264 t |
| 2023 | $3.2M | 227 t |
| 2022 | $6.0M | 305 t |
| 2021 | $4.8M | 320 t |
| 2020 | $3.8M | 303 t |
| 2019 | $5.4M | 466 t |
| 2018 | $5.9M | 508 t |
| 2017 | $5.1M | 476 t |
Where Turkey imports narrow knit fabric from
China alone supplied 67% of it. Among the main suppliers, Czech Republic grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.4M | 67% |
| Czech Republic | $220K | 6.3% |
| Romania | $199K | 5.7% |
| Italy | $173K | 4.9% |
| Spain | $156K | 4.5% |
| United States | $156K | 4.4% |
| Germany | $105K | 3% |
| Taiwan | $28K | 0.8% |
| Hungary | $25K | 0.7% |
| Egypt | $22K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 6003
| 6003.30 | Fabrics: knitted or crocheted fabrics, other than those of heading 60.01 and 60.02, of a width not exceeding 30 cm, of synthetic fibres | 97% |
| 6003.90 | Fabrics: knitted or crocheted fabrics, other than those of heading 60.01 and 60.02, of a width not exceeding 30 cm, other than of wool and fine… | 1.8% |
| 6003.20 | Fabrics: knitted or crocheted fabrics, other than those of heading 60.01 and 60.02, of a width not exceeding 30 cm, of cotton | 1% |
| 6003.10 | Fabrics: knitted or crocheted fabrics, other than those of heading 60.01 and 60.02, of a width not exceeding 30 cm, of wool or fine animal hair | 0% |
| 6003.40 | Fabrics: knitted or crocheted fabrics, other than those of heading 60.01 and 60.02, of a width not exceeding 30 cm, of artificial fibres | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6003.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.32 per kg, close to the world average of $11.63.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Narrow knit fabric exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported narrow knit fabric worth $3.4 million (1.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Lebanon (15%), Qatar (13%), Egypt (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 39%. Among the main buyer markets, Egypt grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lebanon | $519K | 15% |
| Qatar | $432K | 13% |
| Egypt | $388K | 11% |
| Spain | $304K | 8.8% |
| United Kingdom | $304K | 8.8% |
| Portugal | $202K | 5.9% |
| Iraq | $157K | 4.6% |
| Norway | $149K | 4.3% |
| Italy | $137K | 4% |
| Germany | $130K | 3.8% |
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 6003: Fabrics; knitted or crocheted fabrics, other than those of heading 60.01 and 60.02, of a width not exceeding 30 cm,.
Common questions
What is the value of narrow knit fabric imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported narrow knit fabric worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 264 tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 172 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply narrow knit fabric to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 67% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by the Czech Republic (6%) and Romania (6%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Romania grew fastest among the top ten, up 248% on the year.
What is the average import price of narrow knit fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.32 per kg in 2024, 15% above the world average of $11.63 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 narrow knit fabric to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.1 million in 2017 to $3.5 million in 2024, a fall of 31%. The peak was 2022 at $6.0 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export narrow knit fabric?
Yes. Turkey exported $3.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Lebanon, Qatar and Egypt. That compares with imports of $3.5 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for narrow knit fabric?
The HS code for narrow knit fabric is heading 6003. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 6003.30 (97% of the value) and 6003.90 (2%). It sits in HS chapter 60 (fabrics; knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6003 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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