Polyester filament printed exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Turkey exported $12.7 million of polyester filament printed in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 110 countries. That is 39% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $16.2 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 | $12.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $9.1M | 1.0K t |
| 2022 | $12.8M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $14.3M | 3.3K t |
| 2020 | $11.2M | 2.8K t |
| 2019 | $16.2M | 2.1K t |
| 2018 | $9.8M | 954 t |
| 2017 | $8.8M | 806 t |
Where Turkey exports polyester filament printed to
Most of it went to Iraq (45%), Germany (9%), Poland (6%). Among the main buyer markets, Poland grew fastest (+899% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iraq | $5.7M | 45% |
| Germany | $1.1M | 9% |
| Poland | $718K | 5.7% |
| Belarus | $613K | 4.8% |
| Kyrgyzstan | $566K | 4.5% |
| Libya | $307K | 2.4% |
| Bulgaria | $306K | 2.4% |
| Kazakhstan | $286K | 2.3% |
| France | $238K | 1.9% |
| Tunisia | $197K | 1.6% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.96 per kg, close to the world average of $9.26.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Polyester filament printed imports to Turkey
Imports of polyester filament printed by Turkey reached $597 thousand in 2024 (47 tonnes). Most of the value came from Sudan (44%), India (18%), Italy (10%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+272% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sudan | $261K | 44% |
| India | $107K | 18% |
| Italy | $61K | 10% |
| Spain | $60K | 10% |
| France | $39K | 6.5% |
| United Kingdom | $31K | 5.1% |
| Germany | $16K | 2.7% |
| United States | $10K | 1.6% |
| China | $6K | 1% |
| Netherlands | $2K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey polyester filament printed exports (HS 5407.94): 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 5407.94: Fabrics, woven: of synthetic filament yarn, printed, n.e.c. in heading no. 5407.
Common questions
What is the value of polyester filament printed exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported polyester filament printed worth $12.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 110 countries worldwide, with 9% of world exports. The value was up 39% on 2023.
Which countries buy polyester filament printed from Turkey?
Iraq was the largest buyer with 45% of the value ($5.7 million), followed by Germany (9%) and Poland (6%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 109 buyer countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 899% on the year.
What is the average export price of polyester filament printed per kg?
The average declared export value was about $8.96 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $9.26 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 printed from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $8.8 million in 2017 to $12.7 million in 2024, an increase of 44%. The peak was 2019 at $16.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.9 million a year.
Does Turkey also import polyester filament printed?
Yes. Turkey imported $597 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Sudan, India and Italy. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $12.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyester filament printed?
The HS code for polyester filament printed is subheading 5407.94. 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?
Shipment-level records for Turkey reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
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