Polyester staple fabric (natural) imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported polyester staple fabric (natural) worth $6.5 million (1.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 29% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $10.9 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 | $6.5M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $9.2M | 2.2K t |
| 2022 | $9.8M | 2.1K t |
| 2021 | $10.7M | 2.2K t |
| 2020 | $7.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $7.0M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $5.5M | 911 t |
| 2017 | $10.9M | 1.8K t |
Where Turkey imports polyester staple fabric (natural) from
The largest suppliers were Pakistan (47%), China (22%), Germany (13%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+95% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | $3.1M | 47% |
| China | $1.5M | 22% |
| Germany | $866K | 13% |
| Malaysia | $662K | 10% |
| Czech Republic | $198K | 3% |
| Italy | $158K | 2.4% |
| United Kingdom | $67K | 1% |
| Japan | $21K | 0.3% |
| France | $14K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $5K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.25 per kg, close to the world average of $4.38.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Polyester staple fabric (natural) exports from Turkey
Exports of polyester staple fabric (natural) by Turkey reached $4.0 million in 2024 (526 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Switzerland (26%), United Kingdom (14%), Greece (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Austria grew fastest (+196% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $1.1M | 26% |
| United Kingdom | $545K | 14% |
| Greece | $524K | 13% |
| Czech Republic | $413K | 10% |
| United States | $319K | 7.9% |
| Germany | $292K | 7.3% |
| Austria | $290K | 7.2% |
| Belarus | $80K | 2% |
| France | $75K | 1.9% |
| Hungary | $54K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey polyester staple fabric (natural) imports (HS 5512.11): 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 5512.11: Fabrics, woven: of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of polyester staple fibres, unbleached or bleached.
Common questions
What is the value of polyester staple fabric (natural) imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported polyester staple fabric (natural) worth $6.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 169 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyester staple fabric (natural) to Turkey?
Pakistan was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($3.1 million), followed by China (22%) and Germany (13%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 95% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyester staple fabric (natural) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.25 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $4.38 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of polyester staple fabric (natural) to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.9 million in 2017 to $6.5 million in 2024, a fall of 40%. The peak was 2017 at $10.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.4 million a year.
Does Turkey also export polyester staple fabric (natural)?
Yes. Turkey exported $4.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Switzerland, the United Kingdom and Greece. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $2.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyester staple fabric (natural)?
The HS code for polyester staple fabric (natural) is subheading 5512.11. It sits in HS chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5512 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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