Plant fiber fabric imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported plant fiber fabric worth $4.1 million (637 tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 158 countries. Value rose 28% on 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 | $4.1M | 637 t |
| 2023 | $3.2M | 380 t |
| 2022 | $2.8M | 440 t |
| 2021 | $1.5M | 251 t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 276 t |
| 2019 | $2.7M | 363 t |
| 2018 | $2.7M | 346 t |
| 2017 | $3.6M | 464 t |
Where Turkey imports plant fiber fabric from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 94% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+87% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.9M | 94% |
| Italy | $208K | 5% |
| Spain | $27K | 0.7% |
| Netherlands | $15K | 0.4% |
| Bulgaria | $7K | 0.2% |
| Poland | $4K | 0.1% |
| Philippines | $4K | 0.1% |
| France | $2K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $1K | 0% |
| Czech Republic | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.52 per kg, close to the world average of $5.99.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Plant fiber fabric exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $1.1 million of plant fiber fabric in 2024 (62 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to South Africa (21%), Italy (14%), Portugal (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 47%. Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+258% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $240K | 22% |
| Italy | $152K | 14% |
| Portugal | $132K | 12% |
| Russia | $96K | 8.6% |
| United Kingdom | $86K | 7.7% |
| Vietnam | $48K | 4.3% |
| Belarus | $47K | 4.2% |
| United States | $45K | 4% |
| France | $40K | 3.6% |
| Morocco | $35K | 3.1% |
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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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 5311: Woven fabrics of other vegetable textile fibres; woven fabrics of paper yarn.
Common questions
What is the value of plant fiber fabric imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported plant fiber fabric worth $4.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 637 tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 158 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply plant fiber fabric to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 94% of the value ($3.9 million), followed by Italy (5%) and Spain (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. The Czech Republic grew fastest among the top ten, up 693% on the year.
What is the average import price of plant fiber fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.52 per kg in 2024, 9% above the world average of $5.99 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 plant fiber fabric to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.6 million in 2017 to $4.1 million in 2024, an increase of 15%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export plant fiber fabric?
Yes. Turkey exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Africa, Italy and Portugal. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $3.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for plant fiber fabric?
The HS code for plant fiber fabric is heading 5311. In Turkey all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 5311.00. It sits in HS chapter 53 (vegetable textile fibres; paper yarn and woven fabrics of paper yarn). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5311 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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