Pure linen fabric (natural) imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported pure linen fabric (natural) worth $48.1 million (2.6 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 155 countries. Value rose 49% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 31% a year on average.
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 | $48.1M | 2.6K t |
| 2023 | $32.3M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $33.4M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $19.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $9.7M | 662 t |
| 2019 | $16.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $23.6M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $7.3M | 592 t |
Where Turkey imports pure linen fabric (natural) from
China alone supplied 54% of it. Among the main suppliers, Belarus grew fastest (+62% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $26.2M | 54% |
| Belarus | $20.4M | 42% |
| Italy | $795K | 1.7% |
| Germany | $193K | 0.4% |
| Portugal | $112K | 0.2% |
| India | $100K | 0.2% |
| Romania | $96K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $61K | 0.1% |
| Bulgaria | $55K | 0.1% |
| Egypt | $34K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $18.37 per kg, close to the world average of $20.01.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Pure linen fabric (natural) exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $5.2 million of pure linen fabric (natural) in 2024 (235 tonnes). It ranks 10th of 80 countries for exports of this product. The largest buyer markets were Spain (26%), Morocco (20%), Ukraine (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Czech Republic grew fastest (+991% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $1.4M | 26% |
| Morocco | $1.0M | 20% |
| Ukraine | $616K | 12% |
| United Kingdom | $369K | 7.1% |
| Tunisia | $319K | 6.1% |
| Egypt | $294K | 5.6% |
| Italy | $290K | 5.6% |
| Czech Republic | $274K | 5.3% |
| Germany | $110K | 2.1% |
| United States | $104K | 2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey pure linen fabric (natural) imports (HS 5309.11): 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 5309.11: Fabrics, woven: of flax, containing 85% or more flax, unbleached or bleached.
Common questions
What is the value of pure linen fabric (natural) imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported pure linen fabric (natural) worth $48.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 155 countries worldwide, with 15% of world imports. The value was up 49% on 2023.
Which countries supply pure linen fabric (natural) to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($26.2 million), followed by Belarus (42%) and Italy (2%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 288% on the year.
What is the average import price of pure linen fabric (natural) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $18.37 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $20.01 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of pure linen fabric (natural) to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.3 million in 2017 to $48.1 million in 2024, an increase of 556%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $23.8 million a year.
Does Turkey also export pure linen fabric (natural)?
Yes. Turkey exported $5.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Spain, Morocco and Ukraine. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $42.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for pure linen fabric (natural)?
The HS code for pure linen fabric (natural) is subheading 5309.11. It sits in HS chapter 53 (vegetable textile fibres; paper yarn and woven fabrics of paper yarn). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5309 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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