Polyester tire cord fabric exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of polyester tire cord fabric by Turkey reached $38.7 million in 2024 (11.6 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 71 countries. Value fell 13% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $58.1 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 | $38.7M | 11.6K t |
| 2023 | $44.7M | 11.3K t |
| 2022 | $48.5M | 13.8K t |
| 2021 | $42.1M | 14.1K t |
| 2020 | $35.1M | 12.1K t |
| 2019 | $51.0M | 15.8K t |
| 2018 | $56.6M | 16.8K t |
| 2017 | $58.1M | 18.2K t |
Where Turkey exports polyester tire cord fabric to
The largest buyer markets were Serbia (42%), Hungary (12%), Romania (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Bangladesh grew fastest (+67% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Serbia | $16.3M | 42% |
| Hungary | $4.8M | 12% |
| Romania | $3.9M | 10% |
| Poland | $3.2M | 8.3% |
| France | $2.6M | 6.7% |
| Italy | $1.6M | 4.2% |
| Spain | $1.2M | 3.1% |
| Bangladesh | $955K | 2.5% |
| Netherlands | $940K | 2.4% |
| Czech Republic | $855K | 2.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.33 per kg, close to the world average of $2.97.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Polyester tire cord fabric imports to Turkey
In 2024, Turkey imported polyester tire cord fabric worth $35.1 million (11.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 3%. Most of the value came from China (47%), Vietnam (34%), Italy (8%). Among the main suppliers, Indonesia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $16.6M | 47% |
| Vietnam | $11.9M | 34% |
| Italy | $2.7M | 7.7% |
| Indonesia | $1.6M | 4.4% |
| South Korea | $1.3M | 3.6% |
| Luxembourg | $874K | 2.5% |
| India | $177K | 0.5% |
| Thailand | $51K | 0.2% |
| France | $7K | 0% |
| Czech Republic | $5K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey polyester tire cord fabric exports (HS 5902.20): 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 5902.20: Textile fabrics: tyrecord of high tenacity yarn of polyester.
Common questions
What is the value of polyester tire cord fabric exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported polyester tire cord fabric worth $38.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 71 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries buy polyester tire cord fabric from Turkey?
Serbia was the largest buyer with 42% of the value ($16.3 million), followed by Hungary (12%) and Romania (10%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 36 buyer countries in total. Bangladesh grew fastest among the top ten, up 67% on the year.
What is the average export price of polyester tire cord fabric per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.33 per kg in 2024, 12% above the world average of $2.97 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of polyester tire cord fabric from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $58.1 million in 2017 to $38.7 million in 2024, a fall of 33%. The peak was 2017 at $58.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $46.9 million a year.
Does Turkey also import polyester tire cord fabric?
Yes. Turkey imported $35.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Vietnam and Italy. That compares with exports of $38.7 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for polyester tire cord fabric?
The HS code for polyester tire cord fabric is subheading 5902.20. It sits in HS chapter 59 (textile fabrics; impregnated, coated, covered or laminated; textile articles of a kind suitable for industrial use). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5902 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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