Polyester staple fiber imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $236.9 million of polyester staple fiber in 2024 (203.8 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 173 countries. Value fell 13% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $298.4 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 | $236.9M | 203.8K t |
| 2023 | $273.6M | 240.9K t |
| 2022 | $298.4M | 209.9K t |
| 2021 | $278.6M | 218.8K t |
| 2020 | $176.8M | 184.6K t |
| 2019 | $258.1M | 217.7K t |
| 2018 | $289.2M | 214.4K t |
| 2017 | $282.5M | 195.5K t |
Where Turkey imports polyester staple fiber from
Most of the value came from China (26%), Malaysia (23%), South Korea (15%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $61.7M | 26% |
| Malaysia | $55.2M | 23% |
| South Korea | $35.6M | 15% |
| India | $24.9M | 11% |
| Egypt | $19.8M | 8.4% |
| Taiwan | $13.9M | 5.9% |
| Romania | $7.1M | 3% |
| Vietnam | $5.8M | 2.5% |
| Germany | $3.8M | 1.6% |
| Algeria | $2.6M | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.16 per kg, close to the world average of $1.19.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Polyester staple fiber exports from Turkey
Exports of polyester staple fiber by Turkey reached $166.8 million in 2024 (137.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 107 countries for exports of this product. Most of it went to Spain (21%), Italy (14%), Germany (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 47%. Among the main buyer markets, Russia grew fastest (+96% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $34.4M | 21% |
| Italy | $23.7M | 14% |
| Germany | $19.5M | 12% |
| Slovenia | $14.5M | 8.7% |
| Russia | $13.1M | 7.9% |
| United States | $9.1M | 5.5% |
| Poland | $7.4M | 4.4% |
| France | $6.6M | 4% |
| Belgium | $5.5M | 3.3% |
| Ukraine | $5.2M | 3.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey polyester staple fiber imports (HS 5503.20): 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 5503.20: Fibres: synthetic staple fibres, of polyesters, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning.
Common questions
What is the value of polyester staple fiber imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported polyester staple fiber worth $236.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 203.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 173 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyester staple fiber to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($61.7 million), followed by Malaysia (23%) and South Korea (15%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. Algeria grew fastest among the top ten, up 21% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyester staple fiber per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.16 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.19 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of polyester staple fiber to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $282.5 million in 2017 to $236.9 million in 2024, a fall of 16%. The peak was 2022 at $298.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $261.8 million a year.
Does Turkey also export polyester staple fiber?
Yes. Turkey exported $166.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Spain, Italy and Germany. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $70.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyester staple fiber?
The HS code for polyester staple fiber is subheading 5503.20. It sits in HS chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5503 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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