Plaited products imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plaited products by Turkey reached $4.3 million in 2024 (700 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 28% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% 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 | $4.3M | 700 t |
| 2023 | $3.3M | 794 t |
| 2022 | $3.9M | 644 t |
| 2021 | $4.0M | 875 t |
| 2020 | $2.6M | 526 t |
| 2019 | $2.0M | 370 t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 313 t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 383 t |
Where Turkey imports plaited products from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 55% of the value. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+178% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.4M | 55% |
| Bangladesh | $634K | 15% |
| France | $396K | 9.3% |
| Vietnam | $282K | 6.6% |
| Indonesia | $192K | 4.5% |
| India | $94K | 2.2% |
| Greece | $56K | 1.3% |
| Spain | $50K | 1.2% |
| Romania | $45K | 1.1% |
| Netherlands | $36K | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 4601
| 4601.99 | Plaiting materials, plaits and similar products of plaiting materials: products of non-vegetable materials | 30% |
| 4601.21 | Plaiting materials, plaits and similar products of plaiting materials: mats, matting and screens, of bamboo | 18% |
| 4601.94 | Plaiting materials, plaits and similar products of plaiting materials: (not mats, matting or screens), of vegetable materials other than bamboo or… | 17% |
| 4601.22 | Plaiting materials, plaits and similar products of plaiting materials: mats, matting and screens, of rattan | 16% |
| 4601.29 | Plaiting materials, plaits and similar products of plaiting materials: mats, matting and screens, of vegetable materials other than bamboo or rattan | 12% |
| 4601.92 | Plaiting materials, plaits and similar products of plaiting materials: (not mats, matting or screens), of bamboo | 5.3% |
| 4601.93 | Plaiting materials, plaits and similar products of plaiting materials: (not mats, matting or screens), of rattan | 2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4601.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.08 per kg, 125% above the world average of $2.70. 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.
Plaited products exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported plaited products worth $1.4 million (490 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Germany (18%), United States (11%), Belarus (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 40%. Among the main buyer markets, Switzerland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $256K | 18% |
| United States | $153K | 11% |
| Belarus | $150K | 11% |
| Lebanon | $101K | 7.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $92K | 6.5% |
| Mauritania | $89K | 6.3% |
| Cyprus | $74K | 5.3% |
| Italy | $71K | 5% |
| Switzerland | $56K | 4% |
| Iraq | $36K | 2.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
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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 4601: Plaits and similar products of plaiting materials, assembled into strips or not; plaiting materials, plaits and the like bound together in parallel strands or woven in sheet form, finished articles or not.
Common questions
What is the value of plaited products imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported plaited products worth $4.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 700 tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 214 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply plaited products to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by Bangladesh (15%) and France (9%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 178% on the year.
What is the average import price of plaited products per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.08 per kg in 2024, 125% above the world average of $2.70 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 products to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $4.3 million in 2024, an increase of 169%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export plaited products?
Yes. Turkey exported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, the United States and Belarus. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $2.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for plaited products?
The HS code for plaited products is heading 4601. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 4601.99 (30% of the value) and 4601.21 (18%). It sits in HS chapter 46 (manufactures of straw, esparto or other plaiting materials; basketware and wickerwork). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4601 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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