Other synthetic staple fabric exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of other synthetic staple fabric by Turkey reached $254.3 million in 2024 (21.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 138 countries. That is close to the 2023 level. 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 | $254.3M | 21.2K t |
| 2023 | $252.0M | 19.6K t |
| 2022 | $246.4M | 20.9K t |
| 2021 | $174.6M | 17.8K t |
| 2020 | $162.1M | 15.1K t |
| 2019 | $244.8M | 20.5K t |
| 2018 | $234.5M | 20.3K t |
| 2017 | $231.4M | 20.1K t |
Where Turkey exports other synthetic staple fabric to
Most of it went to Spain (23%), Morocco (14%), Italy (5%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 42%. Among the main buyer markets, Morocco grew fastest (+105% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $58.8M | 23% |
| Morocco | $35.0M | 14% |
| Italy | $13.4M | 5.3% |
| Germany | $13.2M | 5.2% |
| Iran | $11.7M | 4.6% |
| United States | $10.4M | 4.1% |
| Belarus | $9.6M | 3.8% |
| Jordan | $6.8M | 2.7% |
| Tunisia | $6.6M | 2.6% |
| Egypt | $5.9M | 2.3% |
Product types under HS 5515
| 5515.11 | Fabrics, woven: of polyester staple fibres n.e.c. in chapter 55, mixed mainly or solely with viscose rayon staple fibres | 47% |
| 5515.13 | Fabrics, woven: of polyester staple fibres n.e.c. in chapter 55, mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair | 19% |
| 5515.12 | Fabrics, woven: of polyester staple fibres n.e.c. in chapter 55, mixed mainly or solely with man-made filaments | 17% |
| 5515.19 | Fabrics, woven: of polyester staple fibres n.e.c. in chapter 55, mixed mainly or solely with fibres n.e.c. in item no. 5515.1 | 5.3% |
| 5515.99 | Fabrics, woven: of synthetic staple fibres n.e.c. in chapter 55, mixed mainly or solely with fibres n.e.c. in heading no. 5515 | 5.1% |
| 5515.21 | Fabrics, woven: of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibres n.e.c. in chapter 55, mixed mainly or solely with man-made filaments | 3.1% |
| 5515.29 | Fabrics, woven: of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibres n.e.c. in chapter 55, mixed mainly or solely with fibres n.e.c. in item no. 5515.2 | 2.8% |
| 5515.91 | Fabrics, woven: of synthetic staple fibres n.e.c. in chapter 55, mixed mainly or solely with man-made filaments | 0.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5515.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.98 per kg, 45% above the world average of $8.27. 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.
Other synthetic staple fabric imports to Turkey
Imports of other synthetic staple fabric by Turkey reached $47.1 million in 2024 (5.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Most of the value came from Malaysia (25%), China (17%), Portugal (14%). Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+244% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $11.6M | 25% |
| China | $7.9M | 17% |
| Portugal | $6.4M | 14% |
| Italy | $4.0M | 8.4% |
| Spain | $2.7M | 5.7% |
| Germany | $2.6M | 5.4% |
| Egypt | $2.0M | 4.3% |
| North Macedonia | $2.0M | 4.2% |
| Romania | $1.8M | 3.9% |
| India | $1.6M | 3.4% |
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 5515: Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres, n.e.c. in chapter 55.
Common questions
What is the value of other synthetic staple fabric exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported other synthetic staple fabric worth $254.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 21.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 138 countries worldwide, with 6% of world exports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries buy other synthetic staple fabric from Turkey?
Spain was the largest buyer with 23% of the value ($58.8 million), followed by Morocco (14%) and Italy (5%). The top three together account for 42%, out of 120 buyer countries in total. Morocco grew fastest among the top ten, up 105% on the year.
What is the average export price of other synthetic staple fabric per kg?
The average declared export value was about $11.98 per kg in 2024, 45% above the world average of $8.27 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 other synthetic staple fabric from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $231.4 million in 2017 to $254.3 million in 2024, an increase of 10%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import other synthetic staple fabric?
Yes. Turkey imported $47.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Malaysia, China and Portugal. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $207.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for other synthetic staple fabric?
The HS code for other synthetic staple fabric is heading 5515. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 5515.11 (47% of the value) and 5515.13 (19%). It sits in HS chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5515 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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