Paper machine endless fabric imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $6.8 million of paper machine endless fabric in 2024 (40 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. 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 .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6.8M | 40 t |
| 2023 | $6.7M | 95 t |
| 2022 | $5.1M | 43 t |
| 2021 | $4.2M | 33 t |
| 2020 | $5.1M | 30 t |
| 2019 | $4.3M | 36 t |
| 2018 | $4.6M | 33 t |
| 2017 | $4.1M | 32 t |
Where Turkey imports paper machine endless fabric from
Most of the value came from Italy (20%), Germany (17%), China (14%). Among the main suppliers, Finland grew fastest (+137% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $1.4M | 20% |
| Germany | $1.2M | 17% |
| China | $936K | 14% |
| Austria | $888K | 13% |
| Finland | $796K | 12% |
| Czech Republic | $520K | 7.7% |
| Sweden | $380K | 5.6% |
| Spain | $137K | 2% |
| South Korea | $103K | 1.5% |
| India | $81K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $167.16 per kg, 176% above the world average of $60.47. 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.
Paper machine endless fabric exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $1.5 million of paper machine endless fabric in 2024 (41 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Russia (42%), Portugal (22%), Uzbekistan (21%). Among the main buyer markets, Tunisia grew fastest (+362% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $645K | 42% |
| Portugal | $336K | 22% |
| Uzbekistan | $319K | 21% |
| Kazakhstan | $64K | 4.2% |
| Tunisia | $43K | 2.8% |
| Iran | $38K | 2.5% |
| Germany | $20K | 1.3% |
| Bulgaria | $19K | 1.2% |
| Thailand | $17K | 1.1% |
| Morocco | $14K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey paper machine endless fabric imports (HS 5911.31): 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 5911.31: Textiles: fabrics and felts, endless or fitted with linking devices, of a kind used in paper-making or similar machines, weighing less than 650g/m2.
Common questions
What is the value of paper machine endless fabric imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported paper machine endless fabric worth $6.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 40 tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 160 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply paper machine endless fabric to Turkey?
Italy was the largest supplier with 20% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by Germany (17%) and China (14%). The top three together account for 51%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Finland grew fastest among the top ten, up 137% on the year.
What is the average import price of paper machine endless fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $167.16 per kg in 2024, 176% above the world average of $60.47 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of paper machine endless fabric to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.1 million in 2017 to $6.8 million in 2024, an increase of 65%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.1 million a year.
Does Turkey also export paper machine endless fabric?
Yes. Turkey exported $1.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Russia, Portugal and Uzbekistan. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $5.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for paper machine endless fabric?
The HS code for paper machine endless fabric is subheading 5911.31. 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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