Plaited hats imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plaited hats by Turkey reached $4.6 million in 2024 (506 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 16% 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 .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4.6M | 506 t |
| 2023 | $3.9M | 405 t |
| 2022 | $3.7M | 328 t |
| 2021 | $2.3M | 240 t |
| 2020 | $2.8M | 274 t |
| 2019 | $2.4M | 206 t |
| 2018 | $3.6M | 416 t |
| 2017 | $3.6M | 407 t |
Where Turkey imports plaited hats from
China alone supplied 88% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.0M | 88% |
| Italy | $249K | 5.5% |
| France | $71K | 1.6% |
| Spain | $39K | 0.9% |
| Croatia | $25K | 0.5% |
| Romania | $24K | 0.5% |
| Ecuador | $24K | 0.5% |
| United States | $16K | 0.4% |
| Madagascar | $14K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $13K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.03 per kg, 33% below the world average of $13.55, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Plaited hats exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported plaited hats worth $3.3 million (220 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Netherlands (48%), Spain (5%), Mozambique (4%). Among the main buyer markets, Mozambique grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $1.6M | 48% |
| Spain | $158K | 4.8% |
| Mozambique | $139K | 4.3% |
| Germany | $113K | 3.5% |
| Morocco | $107K | 3.3% |
| Kazakhstan | $83K | 2.5% |
| Egypt | $75K | 2.3% |
| Georgia | $71K | 2.2% |
| Jordan | $70K | 2.1% |
| Azerbaijan | $66K | 2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 6504: Hats and other headgear; plaited or made by assembling strips of any material, whether or not lined or trimmed.
Common questions
What is the value of plaited hats imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported plaited hats worth $4.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 506 tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 216 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply plaited hats to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 88% of the value ($4.0 million), followed by Italy (5%) and France (2%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 51 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 36% on the year.
What is the average import price of plaited hats per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.03 per kg in 2024, 33% below the world average of $13.55 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 imports of plaited hats to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.6 million in 2017 to $4.6 million in 2024, an increase of 26%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export plaited hats?
Yes. Turkey exported $3.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, Spain and Mozambique. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $1.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for plaited hats?
The HS code for plaited hats is heading 6504. In Turkey all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 6504.00. It sits in HS chapter 65 (headgear and parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6504 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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