Packing sacks and bags exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Turkey exported $342.9 million of packing sacks and bags in 2024 (91.6 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 182 countries. Value rose 7% on 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 | $342.9M | 91.6K t |
| 2023 | $320.6M | 87.4K t |
| 2022 | $409.3M | 104.1K t |
| 2021 | $410.9M | 106.1K t |
| 2020 | $357.9M | 103.6K t |
| 2019 | $323.6M | 91.1K t |
| 2018 | $360.0M | 92.3K t |
| 2017 | $337.3M | 90.1K t |
Where Turkey exports packing sacks and bags to
The largest buyer markets were Germany (22%), France (10%), Netherlands (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 39%.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $76.7M | 22% |
| France | $33.6M | 9.8% |
| Netherlands | $22.3M | 6.5% |
| Italy | $18.6M | 5.4% |
| Spain | $16.3M | 4.8% |
| United States | $12.0M | 3.5% |
| United Kingdom | $11.1M | 3.2% |
| Iraq | $10.5M | 3.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $10.1M | 2.9% |
| Syria | $9.5M | 2.8% |
Product types under HS 6305
| 6305.32 | Sacks and bags: of a kind used for the packing of goods, of man-made textile materials, flexible intermediate bulk containers | 59% |
| 6305.33 | Sacks and bags: of a kind used for the packing of goods, of man-made textile materials, of polyethylene or polypropylene strip or the like, not… | 38% |
| 6305.39 | Sacks and bags: of a kind used for the packing of goods, of man-made textile materials, not of polyethylene or polypropylene strip or the like, not… | 0.9% |
| 6305.90 | Sacks and bags: of a kind used for the packing of goods, of textile materials (other than jute, cotton or man-made textile materials) | 0.9% |
| 6305.20 | Sacks and bags: of a kind used for the packing of goods, of cotton | 0.8% |
| 6305.10 | Sacks and bags: of a kind used for the packing of goods, of jute or of other textile bast fibres of heading no. 5303 | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6305.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.74 per kg, 37% above the world average of $2.73. 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.
Packing sacks and bags imports to Turkey
Turkey imported $7.7 million of packing sacks and bags in 2024 (2.2 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were India (12%), Spain (12%), Germany (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 34%. Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest (+104% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $959K | 13% |
| Spain | $901K | 12% |
| Germany | $727K | 9.5% |
| China | $569K | 7.4% |
| Italy | $438K | 5.7% |
| Iran | $422K | 5.5% |
| Bangladesh | $409K | 5.3% |
| Netherlands | $350K | 4.6% |
| France | $321K | 4.2% |
| Poland | $303K | 3.9% |
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 6305: Sacks and bags, of a kind used for the packing of goods.
Common questions
What is the value of packing sacks and bags exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported packing sacks and bags worth $342.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 91.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 182 countries worldwide, with 6% of world exports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries buy packing sacks and bags from Turkey?
Germany was the largest buyer with 22% of the value ($76.7 million), followed by France (10%) and the Netherlands (6%). The top three together account for 39%, out of 148 buyer countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 25% on the year.
What is the average export price of packing sacks and bags per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.74 per kg in 2024, 37% above the world average of $2.73 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 packing sacks and bags from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $337.3 million in 2017 to $342.9 million in 2024, an increase of 2%. The peak was 2021 at $410.9 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import packing sacks and bags?
Yes. Turkey imported $7.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from India, Spain and Germany. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $335.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for packing sacks and bags?
The HS code for packing sacks and bags is heading 6305. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 6305.32 (59% of the value) and 6305.33 (38%). It sits in HS chapter 63 (textiles, made up articles; sets; worn clothing and worn textile articles; rags). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6305 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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