Paper machine heavy fabric imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $29.7 million of paper machine heavy fabric in 2024 (555 tonnes). It ranks 8th of 160 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 4% on 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 | $29.7M | 555 t |
| 2023 | $28.6M | 575 t |
| 2022 | $23.1M | 512 t |
| 2021 | $20.8M | 410 t |
| 2020 | $18.6M | 369 t |
| 2019 | $15.1M | 315 t |
| 2018 | $17.3M | 348 t |
| 2017 | $14.5M | 301 t |
Where Turkey imports paper machine heavy fabric from
Most of the value came from Italy (29%), China (17%), Germany (14%). Among the main suppliers, Portugal grew fastest (+479% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $8.7M | 30% |
| China | $5.0M | 17% |
| Germany | $4.2M | 14% |
| Austria | $1.8M | 6.2% |
| Czech Republic | $1.6M | 5.3% |
| Finland | $1.4M | 4.7% |
| Japan | $1.1M | 3.8% |
| Spain | $766K | 2.6% |
| Portugal | $732K | 2.5% |
| Canada | $697K | 2.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $53.48 per kg, 24% above the world average of $43.02. 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 heavy fabric exports from Turkey
Exports of paper machine heavy fabric by Turkey reached $5.1 million in 2024 (173 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. One buyer market dominates: Portugal accounted for 61% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Portugal | $3.1M | 61% |
| Uzbekistan | $886K | 17% |
| Thailand | $274K | 5.4% |
| Kazakhstan | $172K | 3.4% |
| Russia | $129K | 2.5% |
| Iran | $97K | 1.9% |
| Italy | $83K | 1.6% |
| Netherlands | $68K | 1.3% |
| Germany | $48K | 0.9% |
| Kenya | $37K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey paper machine heavy fabric imports (HS 5911.32): 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 5911.32: Textiles: fabrics and felts, endless or fitted with linking devices, of a kind used in paper-making or similar machines, weighing 650g/m2 or more.
Common questions
What is the value of paper machine heavy fabric imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported paper machine heavy fabric worth $29.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 555 tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 160 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply paper machine heavy fabric to Turkey?
Italy was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($8.7 million), followed by China (17%) and Germany (14%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 479% on the year.
What is the average import price of paper machine heavy fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $53.48 per kg in 2024, 24% above the world average of $43.02 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 heavy fabric to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.5 million in 2017 to $29.7 million in 2024, an increase of 105%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $20.9 million a year.
Does Turkey also export paper machine heavy fabric?
Yes. Turkey exported $5.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Portugal, Uzbekistan and Thailand. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $24.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for paper machine heavy fabric?
The HS code for paper machine heavy fabric is subheading 5911.32. 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.
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