Nonwoven fabric exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Turkey exported $803.8 million of nonwoven fabric in 2024 (291.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 166 countries. That is 13% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $803.8M | 291.4K t |
| 2023 | $710.5M | 247.5K t |
| 2022 | $838.4M | 265.3K t |
| 2021 | $791.9M | 252.0K t |
| 2020 | $720.6M | 245.7K t |
| 2019 | $605.7M | 219.4K t |
| 2018 | $610.7M | 209.6K t |
| 2017 | $488.7M | 176.3K t |
Where Turkey exports nonwoven fabric to
The largest buyer markets were United States (12%), Italy (9%), United Kingdom (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 28%. Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest (+38% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $94.8M | 12% |
| Italy | $73.5M | 9.2% |
| United Kingdom | $57.7M | 7.2% |
| Czech Republic | $51.6M | 6.4% |
| Iran | $39.0M | 4.9% |
| Germany | $30.6M | 3.8% |
| Egypt | $29.7M | 3.7% |
| Algeria | $28.7M | 3.6% |
| Morocco | $27.6M | 3.4% |
| Spain | $24.4M | 3% |
Product types under HS 5603
| 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) | 48% |
| 5603.11 | Nonwovens: whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, of man-made filaments, (weighing not more than 25g/m2) | 24% |
| 5603.13 | Nonwovens: whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, of man-made filaments, (weighing more than 70g/m2 but not more than 150g/m2) | 11% |
| 5603.14 | Nonwovens: whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, of man-made filaments, (weighing more than 150g/m2) | 8.3% |
| 5603.92 | Nonwovens: whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, not of man-made filaments, (weighing more than 25g/m2 but not more than 70g/m2) | 7.1% |
| 5603.94 | Nonwovens: whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, not of man-made filaments, (weighing more than 150g/m2) | 0.7% |
| 5603.91 | Nonwovens: whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, not of man-made filaments, (weighing not more than 25g/m2) | 0.5% |
| 5603.93 | Nonwovens: whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, not of man-made filaments, (weighing more than 70g/m2 but not more than 150g/m2) | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5603.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.76 per kg, 32% below the world average of $4.06, 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.
Nonwoven fabric imports to Turkey
In 2024, Turkey imported nonwoven fabric worth $208.9 million (38.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Most of the value came from Italy (26%), Germany (18%), China (11%). Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+108% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $54.8M | 26% |
| Germany | $37.7M | 18% |
| China | $23.0M | 11% |
| Egypt | $21.8M | 10% |
| United States | $8.5M | 4.1% |
| France | $7.2M | 3.5% |
| Luxembourg | $7.1M | 3.4% |
| Slovenia | $6.9M | 3.3% |
| Finland | $5.8M | 2.8% |
| Czech Republic | $4.7M | 2.3% |
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 5603: Nonwovens; whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated.
Common questions
What is the value of nonwoven fabric exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported nonwoven fabric worth $803.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 291.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 166 countries worldwide, with 5% of world exports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries buy nonwoven fabric from Turkey?
The United States was the largest buyer with 12% of the value ($94.8 million), followed by Italy (9%) and the United Kingdom (7%). The top three together account for 28%, out of 143 buyer countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 38% on the year.
What is the average export price of nonwoven fabric per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.76 per kg in 2024, 32% below the world average of $4.06 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 exports of nonwoven fabric from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $488.7 million in 2017 to $803.8 million in 2024, an increase of 64%. The peak was 2022 at $838.4 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import nonwoven fabric?
Yes. Turkey imported $208.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Italy, Germany and China. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $594.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for nonwoven fabric?
The HS code for nonwoven fabric is heading 5603. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 5603.12 (48% of the value) and 5603.11 (24%). 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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