Plastic-coated textile fabric imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plastic-coated textile fabric by Turkey reached $90.4 million in 2024 (16.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 13% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $139.5 million.
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 | $90.4M | 16.6K t |
| 2023 | $104.5M | 17.0K t |
| 2022 | $139.5M | 22.4K t |
| 2021 | $89.8M | 13.3K t |
| 2020 | $71.4M | 10.7K t |
| 2019 | $89.7M | 13.8K t |
| 2018 | $77.0M | 11.1K t |
| 2017 | $89.6M | 12.2K t |
Where Turkey imports plastic-coated textile fabric from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 55% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+203% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $49.9M | 55% |
| Czech Republic | $10.3M | 11% |
| Germany | $10.0M | 11% |
| Italy | $6.2M | 6.8% |
| United Kingdom | $2.7M | 3% |
| Netherlands | $1.5M | 1.6% |
| Hungary | $1.3M | 1.5% |
| France | $982K | 1.1% |
| Vietnam | $936K | 1% |
| Spain | $884K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.46 per kg, 44% below the world average of $9.71, 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.
Plastic-coated textile fabric exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported plastic-coated textile fabric worth $49.8 million (7.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to United Kingdom (18%), Russia (6%), Egypt (4%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 28%. Among the main buyer markets, Denmark grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $9.0M | 18% |
| Russia | $2.8M | 5.6% |
| Egypt | $2.1M | 4.2% |
| United States | $2.0M | 4% |
| Iran | $1.9M | 3.9% |
| Ukraine | $1.8M | 3.5% |
| Portugal | $1.6M | 3.2% |
| Denmark | $1.5M | 3.1% |
| Timor-Leste | $1.4M | 2.8% |
| Germany | $1.4M | 2.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey plastic-coated textile fabric imports (HS 5903.90): 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 5903.90: Textile fabrics: impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with plastics, (excluding polyvinyl chloride, polyurethane and those of heading no. 5902).
Common questions
What is the value of plastic-coated textile fabric imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported plastic-coated textile fabric worth $90.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 16.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 216 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic-coated textile fabric to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($49.9 million), followed by the Czech Republic (11%) and Germany (11%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 66 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 203% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic-coated textile fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.46 per kg in 2024, 44% below the world average of $9.71 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of plastic-coated textile fabric to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $89.6 million in 2017 to $90.4 million in 2024, an increase of 1%. The peak was 2022 at $139.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $94.0 million a year.
Does Turkey also export plastic-coated textile fabric?
Yes. Turkey exported $49.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Kingdom, Russia and Egypt. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $40.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic-coated textile fabric?
The HS code for plastic-coated textile fabric is subheading 5903.90. It sits in HS chapter 59 (textile fabrics; impregnated, coated, covered or laminated; textile articles of a kind suitable for industrial use). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5903 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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