Needleloom felt and stitch-bonded fabric imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $26.4 million of needleloom felt and stitch-bonded fabric in 2024 (5.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 190 countries. Value rose 9% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $26.4M | 5.2K t |
| 2023 | $24.4M | 4.1K t |
| 2022 | $21.0M | 3.4K t |
| 2021 | $18.8M | 3.1K t |
| 2020 | $20.2M | 3.2K t |
| 2019 | $16.9M | 3.2K t |
| 2018 | $17.9M | 3.0K t |
| 2017 | $17.1M | 3.1K t |
Where Turkey imports needleloom felt and stitch-bonded fabric from
Most of the value came from Italy (25%), Germany (22%), China (15%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+48% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $6.6M | 25% |
| Germany | $5.8M | 22% |
| China | $4.0M | 15% |
| United Kingdom | $2.1M | 8.1% |
| France | $1.4M | 5.2% |
| Slovenia | $1.3M | 4.9% |
| Czech Republic | $1.2M | 4.7% |
| South Korea | $945K | 3.6% |
| Portugal | $747K | 2.8% |
| Poland | $565K | 2.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.12 per kg, close to the world average of $4.45.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Needleloom felt and stitch-bonded fabric exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $17.6 million of needleloom felt and stitch-bonded fabric in 2024 (5.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Most of it went to Romania (16%), Netherlands (13%), France (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 40%. Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Romania | $2.8M | 16% |
| Netherlands | $2.2M | 13% |
| France | $2.0M | 11% |
| Morocco | $1.8M | 10% |
| Germany | $1.1M | 6.3% |
| Switzerland | $968K | 5.5% |
| Poland | $922K | 5.3% |
| Czech Republic | $708K | 4% |
| Spain | $567K | 3.2% |
| Georgia | $559K | 3.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey needleloom felt and stitch-bonded fabric imports (HS 5602.10): 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 5602.10: Felt: needleloom felt and stitch-bonded fibre fabrics, whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated.
Common questions
What is the value of needleloom felt and stitch-bonded fabric imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported needleloom felt and stitch-bonded fabric worth $26.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 190 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply needleloom felt and stitch-bonded fabric to Turkey?
Italy was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($6.6 million), followed by Germany (22%) and China (15%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 44 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 48% on the year.
What is the average import price of needleloom felt and stitch-bonded fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.12 per kg in 2024, 15% above the world average of $4.45 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of needleloom felt and stitch-bonded fabric to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $17.1 million in 2017 to $26.4 million in 2024, an increase of 54%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $20.3 million a year.
Does Turkey also export needleloom felt and stitch-bonded fabric?
Yes. Turkey exported $17.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Romania, the Netherlands and France. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $8.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for needleloom felt and stitch-bonded fabric?
The HS code for needleloom felt and stitch-bonded fabric is subheading 5602.10. 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 5602 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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