Polyester-wool blend yarn imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported polyester-wool blend yarn worth $6.0 million (431 tonnes). It ranks 5th of 94 countries for imports of this product. That is 32% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $15.5 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 | $6.0M | 431 t |
| 2023 | $8.8M | 666 t |
| 2022 | $5.7M | 350 t |
| 2021 | $6.4M | 350 t |
| 2020 | $6.1M | 526 t |
| 2019 | $4.2M | 356 t |
| 2018 | $8.8M | 583 t |
| 2017 | $15.5M | 1.2K t |
Where Turkey imports polyester-wool blend yarn from
The largest suppliers were India (29%), Portugal (14%), Czech Republic (14%). Among the main suppliers, Uruguay grew fastest (+259% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.7M | 29% |
| Portugal | $815K | 14% |
| Czech Republic | $808K | 14% |
| Italy | $685K | 12% |
| China | $566K | 9.5% |
| Uruguay | $483K | 8.1% |
| Taiwan | $288K | 4.8% |
| Germany | $213K | 3.6% |
| Thailand | $149K | 2.5% |
| Bulgaria | $123K | 2.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.81 per kg, close to the world average of $11.59.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Polyester-wool blend yarn exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $750 thousand of polyester-wool blend yarn in 2024 (85 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Tunisia (38%), Algeria (30%), Jordan (29%). Among the main buyer markets, Tunisia grew fastest (+73% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tunisia | $288K | 39% |
| Algeria | $225K | 30% |
| Jordan | $215K | 29% |
| Serbia | $13K | 1.8% |
| Italy | $3K | 0.5% |
| Madagascar | $1K | 0.2% |
| Romania | $1K | 0.2% |
| Austria | $1K | 0.1% |
| Estonia | $1K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey polyester-wool blend yarn imports (HS 5509.52): 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 5509.52: Yarn: (not sewing thread), of polyester staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair, not put up for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of polyester-wool blend yarn imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported polyester-wool blend yarn worth $6.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 431 tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 94 countries worldwide, with 7% of world imports. The value was down 32% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyester-wool blend yarn to Turkey?
India was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by Portugal (14%) and the Czech Republic (14%). The top three together account for 56%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Uruguay grew fastest among the top ten, up 259% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyester-wool blend yarn per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.81 per kg in 2024, 19% above the world average of $11.59 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-wool blend yarn to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.5 million in 2017 to $6.0 million in 2024, a fall of 61%. The peak was 2017 at $15.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.7 million a year.
Does Turkey also export polyester-wool blend yarn?
Yes. Turkey exported $750 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Tunisia, Algeria and Jordan. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $5.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyester-wool blend yarn?
The HS code for polyester-wool blend yarn is subheading 5509.52. It sits in HS chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5509 page.
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