Polyester filament fabric exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of polyester filament fabric by Turkey reached $4.3 million in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 86 countries. Value fell 27% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $5.9 million.
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 | $4.3M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $5.9M | 877 t |
| 2022 | $3.8M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $2.8M | 516 t |
| 2020 | $3.5M | 351 t |
| 2019 | $2.8M | 270 t |
| 2018 | $3.2M | 364 t |
| 2017 | $3.1M | 397 t |
Where Turkey exports polyester filament fabric to
The largest buyer markets were Belarus (21%), United Kingdom (13%), Romania (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 46%. Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belarus | $885K | 21% |
| United Kingdom | $574K | 14% |
| Romania | $511K | 12% |
| Kazakhstan | $386K | 9.1% |
| Lithuania | $360K | 8.5% |
| Albania | $129K | 3% |
| Netherlands | $128K | 3% |
| Ukraine | $94K | 2.2% |
| Georgia | $90K | 2.1% |
| Bulgaria | $88K | 2.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.56 per kg, 50% below the world average of $5.08, 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.
Polyester filament fabric imports to Turkey
Turkey imported $345 thousand of polyester filament fabric in 2024 (52 tonnes). Most of the value came from China (36%), Italy (22%), Egypt (19%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+413% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $123K | 36% |
| Italy | $75K | 22% |
| Egypt | $64K | 19% |
| Germany | $39K | 11% |
| Bulgaria | $24K | 6.9% |
| Malaysia | $11K | 3.3% |
| Spain | $1K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0.4% |
| Portugal | $1K | 0.2% |
| United States | $1K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey polyester filament fabric exports (HS 5407.91): 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 5407.91: Fabrics, woven: of synthetic filament yarn, bleached or unbleached, n.e.c. in heading no. 5407.
Common questions
What is the value of polyester filament fabric exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported polyester filament fabric worth $4.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 86 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was down 27% on 2023.
Which countries buy polyester filament fabric from Turkey?
Belarus was the largest buyer with 21% of the value ($885 thousand), followed by the United Kingdom (13%) and Romania (12%). The top three together account for 46%, out of 74 buyer countries in total. Ukraine grew fastest among the top ten, up 190% on the year.
What is the average export price of polyester filament fabric per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.56 per kg in 2024, 50% below the world average of $5.08 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of polyester filament fabric from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $3.1 million in 2017 to $4.3 million in 2024, an increase of 37%. The peak was 2023 at $5.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.7 million a year.
Does Turkey also import polyester filament fabric?
Yes. Turkey imported $345 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Italy and Egypt. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $3.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyester filament fabric?
The HS code for polyester filament fabric is subheading 5407.91. It sits in HS chapter 54 (man-made filaments; strip and the like of man-made textile materials). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5407 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Turkey. Tell us your product to see it live.
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