Polypropylene staple fiber imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $18.4 million of polypropylene staple fiber in 2024 (9.9 thousand tonnes). It ranks 10th of 176 countries for imports of this product. That is 16% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $26.3 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 | $18.4M | 9.9K t |
| 2023 | $22.1M | 11.8K t |
| 2022 | $26.3M | 11.5K t |
| 2021 | $23.6M | 11.3K t |
| 2020 | $19.8M | 11.9K t |
| 2019 | $13.4M | 7.6K t |
| 2018 | $14.9M | 7.2K t |
| 2017 | $13.3M | 6.3K t |
Where Turkey imports polypropylene staple fiber from
Most of the value came from Belgium (39%), Denmark (29%), South Korea (11%). Among the main suppliers, Greece grew fastest (+114% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $7.3M | 40% |
| Denmark | $5.3M | 29% |
| South Korea | $2.0M | 11% |
| Greece | $1.8M | 9.6% |
| China | $475K | 2.6% |
| Austria | $350K | 1.9% |
| Iran | $326K | 1.8% |
| United States | $285K | 1.6% |
| Czech Republic | $165K | 0.9% |
| Portugal | $149K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.86 per kg, close to the world average of $1.94.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Polypropylene staple fiber exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $15.3 million of polypropylene staple fiber in 2024 (7.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Most of it went to Germany (28%), Libya (12%), Brazil (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 49%. Among the main buyer markets, Poland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $4.2M | 28% |
| Libya | $1.8M | 12% |
| Brazil | $1.5M | 9.6% |
| Poland | $911K | 5.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $851K | 5.6% |
| United States | $487K | 3.2% |
| Mozambique | $473K | 3.1% |
| Romania | $364K | 2.4% |
| Czech Republic | $354K | 2.3% |
| Bulgaria | $346K | 2.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey polypropylene staple fiber imports (HS 5503.40): 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 5503.40: Fibres: synthetic staple fibres, of polypropylene, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning.
Common questions
What is the value of polypropylene staple fiber imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported polypropylene staple fiber worth $18.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 176 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply polypropylene staple fiber to Turkey?
Belgium was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($7.3 million), followed by Denmark (29%) and South Korea (11%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. The Czech Republic grew fastest among the top ten, up 485% on the year.
What is the average import price of polypropylene staple fiber per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.86 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.94 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of polypropylene staple fiber to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.3 million in 2017 to $18.4 million in 2024, an increase of 39%. The peak was 2022 at $26.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $19.0 million a year.
Does Turkey also export polypropylene staple fiber?
Yes. Turkey exported $15.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, Libya and Brazil. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $3.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for polypropylene staple fiber?
The HS code for polypropylene staple fiber is subheading 5503.40. 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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