Polypropylene filament yarn exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Turkey exported polypropylene filament yarn worth $16.4 million (7.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 64 countries. Value fell 29% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $23.2 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 | $16.4M | 7.4K t |
| 2023 | $23.2M | 10.5K t |
| 2022 | $19.9M | 8.3K t |
| 2021 | $14.6M | 5.3K t |
| 2020 | $10.3M | 4.6K t |
| 2019 | $12.5M | 5.8K t |
| 2018 | $9.1M | 4.2K t |
| 2017 | $11.6M | 5.8K t |
Where Turkey exports polypropylene filament yarn to
Most of it went to Belgium (43%), Mexico (15%), United States (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Czech Republic grew fastest (+808% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $7.0M | 43% |
| Mexico | $2.5M | 15% |
| United States | $1.8M | 11% |
| Greece | $1.3M | 7.7% |
| Netherlands | $1.0M | 6.1% |
| Canada | $651K | 4% |
| India | $540K | 3.3% |
| Czech Republic | $386K | 2.4% |
| Ireland | $207K | 1.3% |
| Romania | $199K | 1.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.22 per kg, close to the world average of $2.27.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Polypropylene filament yarn imports to Turkey
Turkey imported $5.0 million of polypropylene filament yarn in 2024 (2.6 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 141 countries. The largest suppliers were Bulgaria (36%), Egypt (23%), China (19%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+101% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bulgaria | $1.8M | 36% |
| Egypt | $1.1M | 23% |
| China | $973K | 20% |
| Turkmenistan | $339K | 6.8% |
| Greece | $130K | 2.6% |
| Belgium | $118K | 2.4% |
| United States | $116K | 2.3% |
| India | $92K | 1.8% |
| Portugal | $71K | 1.4% |
| Czech Republic | $53K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey polypropylene filament yarn exports (HS 5402.48): 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 5402.48: Yarn, synthetic: filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), of polypropylene (not high tenacity or textured), single, untwisted or twisted 50 turns or less per metre, not for retail sale, not sewing thread.
Common questions
What is the value of polypropylene filament yarn exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported polypropylene filament yarn worth $16.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 64 countries worldwide, with 11% of world exports. The value was down 29% on 2023.
Which countries buy polypropylene filament yarn from Turkey?
Belgium was the largest buyer with 43% of the value ($7.0 million), followed by Mexico (15%) and the United States (11%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 64 buyer countries in total. The Czech Republic grew fastest among the top ten, up 808% on the year.
What is the average export price of polypropylene filament yarn per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.22 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.27 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of polypropylene filament yarn from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $11.6 million in 2017 to $16.4 million in 2024, an increase of 42%. The peak was 2023 at $23.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.7 million a year.
Does Turkey also import polypropylene filament yarn?
Yes. Turkey imported $5.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Bulgaria, Egypt and China. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $11.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for polypropylene filament yarn?
The HS code for polypropylene filament yarn is subheading 5402.48. It sits in HS chapter 54 (man-made filaments; strip and the like of man-made textile materials). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5402 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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