Plain weave polyester cotton exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Turkey exported plain weave polyester cotton worth $3.1 million (474 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 7% more than in 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 | $3.1M | 474 t |
| 2023 | $2.9M | 505 t |
| 2022 | $3.1M | 378 t |
| 2021 | $3.4M | 401 t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 235 t |
| 2019 | $1.5M | 169 t |
| 2018 | $2.4M | 282 t |
| 2017 | $1.9M | 179 t |
Where Turkey exports plain weave polyester cotton to
The largest buyer markets were Morocco (35%), Egypt (22%), Bulgaria (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+658% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Morocco | $1.1M | 35% |
| Egypt | $664K | 22% |
| Bulgaria | $416K | 14% |
| Sri Lanka | $97K | 3.2% |
| Tunisia | $96K | 3.1% |
| Iran | $89K | 2.9% |
| Germany | $84K | 2.7% |
| Belarus | $53K | 1.7% |
| Serbia | $52K | 1.7% |
| Bangladesh | $44K | 1.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.47 per kg, close to the world average of $7.27.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Plain weave polyester cotton imports to Turkey
Imports of plain weave polyester cotton by Turkey reached $1.5 million in 2024 (123 tonnes). Most of the value came from Germany (28%), Malaysia (27%), China (15%). Among the main suppliers, Malaysia grew fastest (+146% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $411K | 28% |
| Malaysia | $390K | 27% |
| China | $221K | 15% |
| Spain | $165K | 11% |
| Italy | $82K | 5.6% |
| Portugal | $80K | 5.4% |
| Pakistan | $28K | 1.9% |
| Thailand | $26K | 1.8% |
| Switzerland | $23K | 1.6% |
| Romania | $13K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey plain weave polyester cotton exports (HS 5513.21): 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 5513.21: Fabrics, woven: plain weave, dyed, containing less than 85% by weight of polyester staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, not exceeding 170g/m2.
Common questions
What is the value of plain weave polyester cotton exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported plain weave polyester cotton worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 474 tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 88 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries buy plain weave polyester cotton from Turkey?
Morocco was the largest buyer with 35% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by Egypt (22%) and Bulgaria (14%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 50 buyer countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 658% on the year.
What is the average export price of plain weave polyester cotton per kg?
The average declared export value was about $6.47 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $7.27 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of plain weave polyester cotton from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.9 million in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, an increase of 65%. The peak was 2021 at $3.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.5 million a year.
Does Turkey also import plain weave polyester cotton?
Yes. Turkey imported $1.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, Malaysia and China. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for plain weave polyester cotton?
The HS code for plain weave polyester cotton is subheading 5513.21. It sits in HS chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5513 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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