Nylon staple yarn exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Turkey exported nylon staple yarn worth $2.2 million (120 tonnes). It ranks 9th of 59 countries for exports of this product. Value fell 20% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $3.1 million.
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 | $2.2M | 120 t |
| 2023 | $2.8M | 167 t |
| 2022 | $3.1M | 342 t |
| 2021 | $2.5M | 223 t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 301 t |
| 2019 | $2.3M | 165 t |
| 2018 | $1.8M | 135 t |
| 2017 | $1.9M | 145 t |
Where Turkey exports nylon staple yarn to
Italy alone took 57% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Morocco grew fastest (+187% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $1.3M | 57% |
| Morocco | $306K | 14% |
| Russia | $205K | 9.2% |
| United States | $182K | 8.2% |
| Spain | $167K | 7.5% |
| Serbia | $14K | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $13K | 0.6% |
| Georgia | $10K | 0.5% |
| China | $10K | 0.4% |
| Egypt | $9K | 0.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $18.59 per kg, 92% above the world average of $9.66. 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.
Nylon staple yarn imports to Turkey
In 2024, Turkey imported nylon staple yarn worth $464 thousand (50 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. China alone supplied 56% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $259K | 56% |
| Italy | $122K | 26% |
| Germany | $37K | 7.9% |
| United States | $28K | 6% |
| Morocco | $18K | 3.8% |
| Croatia | $1K | 0.1% |
| Denmark | $0K | 0% |
| Switzerland | $0K | 0% |
| Honduras | $0K | 0% |
| Poland | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey nylon staple yarn exports (HS 5509.11): 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 5509.11: Yarn: (not sewing thread), single, of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of nylon or other polyamides, not put up for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of nylon staple yarn exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported nylon staple yarn worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 120 tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 59 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries buy nylon staple yarn from Turkey?
Italy was the largest buyer with 57% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by Morocco (14%) and Russia (9%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 32 buyer countries in total. Morocco grew fastest among the top ten, up 187% on the year.
What is the average export price of nylon staple yarn per kg?
The average declared export value was about $18.59 per kg in 2024, 92% above the world average of $9.66 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of nylon staple yarn from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.9 million in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, an increase of 15%. The peak was 2022 at $3.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
Does Turkey also import nylon staple yarn?
Yes. Turkey imported $464 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Italy and Germany. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for nylon staple yarn?
The HS code for nylon staple yarn is subheading 5509.11. It sits in HS chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5509 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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