Nylon staple fiber imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $9.4 million of nylon staple fiber in 2024 (2.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 7th of 112 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 27% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $14.0 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 | $9.4M | 2.3K t |
| 2023 | $12.9M | 2.6K t |
| 2022 | $14.0M | 2.7K t |
| 2021 | $9.7M | 2.1K t |
| 2020 | $7.7M | 2.0K t |
| 2019 | $6.8M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $10.4M | 2.4K t |
| 2017 | $5.5M | 1.5K t |
Where Turkey imports nylon staple fiber from
One supplier dominates: France accounted for 52% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+147% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $4.9M | 52% |
| Germany | $1.1M | 12% |
| China | $1.0M | 11% |
| Italy | $822K | 8.8% |
| United States | $710K | 7.6% |
| Netherlands | $477K | 5.1% |
| Taiwan | $114K | 1.2% |
| Bulgaria | $114K | 1.2% |
| Belgium | $54K | 0.6% |
| Switzerland | $33K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.14 per kg, 21% below the world average of $5.23, 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.
Nylon staple fiber exports from Turkey
Exports of nylon staple fiber by Turkey reached $201 thousand in 2024 (50 tonnes). Most of it went to United States (44%), Pakistan (27%), Indonesia (8%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+42% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $88K | 44% |
| Pakistan | $54K | 27% |
| Indonesia | $16K | 8.1% |
| Turkmenistan | $8K | 3.9% |
| Azerbaijan | $7K | 3.6% |
| Libya | $5K | 2.3% |
| Moldova | $4K | 2.2% |
| Cyprus | $4K | 2% |
| France | $4K | 2% |
| United Kingdom | $4K | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey nylon staple fiber imports (HS 5503.19): 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 5503.19: Fibres: synthetic staple fibres, of nylon or other polyamides other than aramids, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning.
Common questions
What is the value of nylon staple fiber imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported nylon staple fiber worth $9.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 112 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was down 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply nylon staple fiber to Turkey?
France was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($4.9 million), followed by Germany (12%) and China (11%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 147% on the year.
What is the average import price of nylon staple fiber per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.14 per kg in 2024, 21% below the world average of $5.23 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of nylon staple fiber to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.5 million in 2017 to $9.4 million in 2024, an increase of 70%. The peak was 2022 at $14.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.5 million a year.
Does Turkey also export nylon staple fiber?
Yes. Turkey exported $201 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Pakistan and Indonesia. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $9.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for nylon staple fiber?
The HS code for nylon staple fiber is subheading 5503.19. It sits in HS chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5503 page.
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