Oil press straining cloth imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of oil press straining cloth by Turkey reached $8.4 million in 2024 (209 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 8% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average.
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 | $8.4M | 209 t |
| 2023 | $9.1M | 214 t |
| 2022 | $6.0M | 130 t |
| 2021 | $6.1M | 126 t |
| 2020 | $5.4M | 156 t |
| 2019 | $5.2M | 109 t |
| 2018 | $4.0M | 86 t |
| 2017 | $4.0M | 99 t |
Where Turkey imports oil press straining cloth from
Germany alone supplied 53% of it. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+186% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $4.5M | 54% |
| Italy | $1.7M | 20% |
| China | $1.6M | 19% |
| France | $262K | 3.1% |
| Japan | $124K | 1.5% |
| Slovakia | $59K | 0.7% |
| Canada | $50K | 0.6% |
| Switzerland | $30K | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | $29K | 0.4% |
| United States | $16K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $40.24 per kg, 150% above the world average of $16.10. 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.
Oil press straining cloth exports from Turkey
Exports of oil press straining cloth by Turkey reached $676 thousand in 2024 (20 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Greece (36%), Iran (32%), Kazakhstan (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Kazakhstan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Greece | $247K | 36% |
| Iran | $219K | 32% |
| Kazakhstan | $59K | 8.8% |
| Kyrgyzstan | $45K | 6.7% |
| Uzbekistan | $31K | 4.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $19K | 2.8% |
| Germany | $12K | 1.8% |
| Singapore | $9K | 1.3% |
| Latvia | $8K | 1.2% |
| Algeria | $5K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey oil press straining cloth imports (HS 5911.40): 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 5911.40: Textile products and articles for technical uses: straining cloth of a kind used in oil presses and the like, including that of human hair.
Common questions
What is the value of oil press straining cloth imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported oil press straining cloth worth $8.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 209 tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 184 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply oil press straining cloth to Turkey?
Germany was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($4.5 million), followed by Italy (20%) and China (19%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Slovakia grew fastest among the top ten, up 191% on the year.
What is the average import price of oil press straining cloth per kg?
The average declared import value was about $40.24 per kg in 2024, 150% above the world average of $16.10 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of oil press straining cloth to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.0 million in 2017 to $8.4 million in 2024, an increase of 111%. The peak was 2023 at $9.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.0 million a year.
Does Turkey also export oil press straining cloth?
Yes. Turkey exported $676 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Greece, Iran and Kazakhstan. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $7.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for oil press straining cloth?
The HS code for oil press straining cloth is subheading 5911.40. It sits in HS chapter 59 (textile fabrics; impregnated, coated, covered or laminated; textile articles of a kind suitable for industrial use). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5911 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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