Polyester staple yarn imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $18.2 million of polyester staple yarn in 2024 (8.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 137 countries for imports of this product. That is 19% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 21% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $95.7 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 | $18.2M | 8.4K t |
| 2023 | $22.5M | 10.8K t |
| 2022 | $47.7M | 17.7K t |
| 2021 | $41.8M | 17.6K t |
| 2020 | $28.6M | 16.0K t |
| 2019 | $64.1M | 31.1K t |
| 2018 | $81.2M | 36.8K t |
| 2017 | $95.7M | 41.5K t |
Where Turkey imports polyester staple yarn from
Most of the value came from India (33%), Indonesia (30%), China (26%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $6.1M | 33% |
| Indonesia | $5.5M | 30% |
| China | $4.8M | 26% |
| Czech Republic | $271K | 1.5% |
| Sri Lanka | $235K | 1.3% |
| Spain | $224K | 1.2% |
| Romania | $177K | 1% |
| Nepal | $166K | 0.9% |
| Germany | $144K | 0.8% |
| Thailand | $115K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.18 per kg, close to the world average of $1.98.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Polyester staple yarn exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $9.0 million of polyester staple yarn in 2024 (2.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 7th of 69 countries for exports of this product. The largest buyer markets were Italy (34%), Egypt (16%), Spain (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Austria grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $3.0M | 34% |
| Egypt | $1.5M | 16% |
| Spain | $945K | 11% |
| Iraq | $521K | 5.8% |
| France | $472K | 5.2% |
| South Africa | $358K | 4% |
| United Kingdom | $320K | 3.6% |
| Czech Republic | $230K | 2.6% |
| Austria | $224K | 2.5% |
| Romania | $208K | 2.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey polyester staple yarn imports (HS 5509.21): 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 5509.21: Yarn: (not sewing thread), single, of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of polyester, not put up for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of polyester staple yarn imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported polyester staple yarn worth $18.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 137 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyester staple yarn to Turkey?
India was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($6.1 million), followed by Indonesia (30%) and China (26%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 863% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyester staple yarn per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.18 per kg in 2024, 10% above the world average of $1.98 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 yarn to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $95.7 million in 2017 to $18.2 million in 2024, a fall of 81%. The peak was 2017 at $95.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $50.0 million a year.
Does Turkey also export polyester staple yarn?
Yes. Turkey exported $9.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, Egypt and Spain. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $9.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyester staple yarn?
The HS code for polyester staple yarn is subheading 5509.21. It sits in HS chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5509 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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