Pile fabric exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of pile fabric by Turkey reached $148.9 million in 2024 (16.6 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 139 countries. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $188.8 million.
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 | $148.9M | 16.6K t |
| 2023 | $145.0M | 16.4K t |
| 2022 | $162.5M | 23.2K t |
| 2021 | $176.1M | 21.9K t |
| 2020 | $164.2M | 20.6K t |
| 2019 | $186.0M | 22.5K t |
| 2018 | $188.8M | 21.1K t |
| 2017 | $183.9M | 21.8K t |
Where Turkey exports pile fabric to
The largest buyer markets were United States (15%), United Kingdom (11%), Uzbekistan (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 36%. Among the main buyer markets, Uzbekistan grew fastest (+47% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $22.6M | 15% |
| United Kingdom | $17.0M | 11% |
| Uzbekistan | $14.2M | 9.5% |
| Iran | $7.9M | 5.3% |
| Germany | $6.8M | 4.6% |
| Italy | $6.6M | 4.4% |
| Lithuania | $6.4M | 4.3% |
| Poland | $6.3M | 4.2% |
| Belgium | $4.3M | 2.9% |
| Tajikistan | $3.7M | 2.5% |
Product types under HS 5801
| 5801.36 | Fabrics: chenille, of man-made fibres, other than fabrics of heading no. 5802 or 5806 | 46% |
| 5801.37 | Fabrics: woven pile, of man-made fibres, warp pile fabrics, other than fabrics of heading no. 5802 or 5806 | 39% |
| 5801.33 | Fabrics: woven pile, of man-made fibres, other weft pile fabrics, other than fabrics of heading no. 5802 or 5806 | 5.4% |
| 5801.90 | Fabrics: woven pile and chenille, of textile materials n.e.c. in heading no. 5801, other than fabrics of heading no. 5802 or 5806 | 2.2% |
| 5801.10 | Fabrics: woven pile, of wool or fine animal hair, other than fabrics of heading no. 5802 or 5806 | 2.1% |
| 5801.27 | Fabrics: woven pile, of cotton, warp pile fabrics, other than fabrics of heading no. 5802 or 5806 | 1.6% |
| 5801.22 | Fabrics: woven pile, of cotton, cut corduroy, other than fabrics of heading no. 5802 or 5806 | 1.4% |
| 5801.26 | Fabrics: chenille, of cotton, other than fabrics of heading no. 5802 or 5806 | 1.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5801.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.98 per kg, close to the world average of $7.96.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Pile fabric imports to Turkey
In 2024, Turkey imported pile fabric worth $38.2 million (2.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. The largest suppliers were China (38%), Germany (14%), Austria (13%). Among the main suppliers, Pakistan grew fastest (+50% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $14.7M | 38% |
| Germany | $5.3M | 14% |
| Austria | $4.9M | 13% |
| Italy | $3.7M | 9.6% |
| Portugal | $2.2M | 5.7% |
| Spain | $1.7M | 4.4% |
| United Kingdom | $1.0M | 2.7% |
| France | $964K | 2.5% |
| Pakistan | $829K | 2.2% |
| Egypt | $631K | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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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 5801: Fabrics; woven pile and chenille fabrics, other than fabrics of heading no. 5802 or 5806.
Common questions
What is the value of pile fabric exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported pile fabric worth $148.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 16.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 139 countries worldwide, with 7% of world exports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries buy pile fabric from Turkey?
The United States was the largest buyer with 15% of the value ($22.6 million), followed by the United Kingdom (11%) and Uzbekistan (10%). The top three together account for 36%, out of 129 buyer countries in total. Uzbekistan grew fastest among the top ten, up 47% on the year.
What is the average export price of pile fabric per kg?
The average declared export value was about $8.98 per kg in 2024, 13% above the world average of $7.96 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 pile fabric from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $183.9 million in 2017 to $148.9 million in 2024, a fall of 19%. The peak was 2018 at $188.8 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import pile fabric?
Yes. Turkey imported $38.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Germany and Austria. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $110.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for pile fabric?
The HS code for pile fabric is heading 5801. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 5801.36 (46% of the value) and 5801.37 (39%). It sits in HS chapter 58 (fabrics; special woven fabrics, tufted textile fabrics, lace, tapestries, trimmings, embroidery). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5801 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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