Polyester filament yarn imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $153.5 million of polyester filament yarn in 2024 (101.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 141 countries. Value fell 21% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $227.2 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 | $153.5M | 101.2K t |
| 2023 | $193.9M | 137.1K t |
| 2022 | $227.2M | 124.3K t |
| 2021 | $202.7M | 125.9K t |
| 2020 | $138.9M | 108.5K t |
| 2019 | $173.9M | 106.3K t |
| 2018 | $167.1M | 96.6K t |
| 2017 | $195.2M | 103.5K t |
Where Turkey imports polyester filament yarn from
Most of the value came from China (33%), South Korea (31%), Malaysia (25%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $51.4M | 34% |
| South Korea | $46.9M | 31% |
| Malaysia | $37.8M | 25% |
| Indonesia | $8.8M | 5.7% |
| India | $3.1M | 2.1% |
| Thailand | $1.9M | 1.3% |
| Switzerland | $1.7M | 1.1% |
| Georgia | $662K | 0.4% |
| Iran | $495K | 0.3% |
| United States | $188K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.52 per kg, close to the world average of $1.70.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Polyester filament yarn exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $15.4 million of polyester filament yarn in 2024 (4.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 71 countries. Most of it went to Egypt (18%), Sweden (16%), China (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 43%. Among the main buyer markets, Egypt grew fastest (+131% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $2.8M | 18% |
| Sweden | $2.5M | 16% |
| China | $1.3M | 8.4% |
| Algeria | $1.1M | 7.1% |
| Russia | $942K | 6.1% |
| Germany | $909K | 5.9% |
| Pakistan | $706K | 4.6% |
| Italy | $693K | 4.5% |
| Spain | $497K | 3.2% |
| Iran | $383K | 2.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey polyester filament yarn imports (HS 5402.47): 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 5402.47: Yarn, synthetic: filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), polyesters (not high tenacity or textured), not partially oriented, single, untwisted or twisted 50 turns or less per metre, not for retail sale, not sewing thread.
Common questions
What is the value of polyester filament yarn imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported polyester filament yarn worth $153.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 101.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 141 countries worldwide, with 11% of world imports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyester filament yarn to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($51.4 million), followed by South Korea (31%) and Malaysia (25%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Georgia grew fastest among the top ten, up 532% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyester filament yarn per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.52 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $1.70 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of polyester filament yarn to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $195.2 million in 2017 to $153.5 million in 2024, a fall of 21%. The peak was 2022 at $227.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $181.6 million a year.
Does Turkey also export polyester filament yarn?
Yes. Turkey exported $15.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Egypt, Sweden and China. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $138.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyester filament yarn?
The HS code for polyester filament yarn is subheading 5402.47. 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 5402 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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