Raw wool exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Turkey exported raw wool worth $21.4 million (15.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 9th of 103 countries for exports of this product. That is 16% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $60.6 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 | $21.4M | 15.5K t |
| 2023 | $25.3M | 17.6K t |
| 2022 | $23.9M | 15.5K t |
| 2021 | $24.0M | 18.7K t |
| 2020 | $16.3M | 12.3K t |
| 2019 | $23.5M | 11.8K t |
| 2018 | $60.6M | 30.6K t |
| 2017 | $56.8M | 26.2K t |
Where Turkey exports raw wool to
The largest buyer markets were India (27%), China (19%), United Kingdom (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Bulgaria grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $5.7M | 27% |
| China | $4.1M | 19% |
| United Kingdom | $3.0M | 14% |
| Portugal | $1.8M | 8.6% |
| Bulgaria | $1.2M | 5.8% |
| Poland | $1.1M | 5.3% |
| Serbia | $1.0M | 4.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $970K | 4.5% |
| Romania | $590K | 2.8% |
| Greece | $292K | 1.4% |
Product types under HS 5101
| 5101.21 | Wool: (not carded or combed), degreased, (not carbonised), shorn | 56% |
| 5101.29 | Wool: (not carded or combed), degreased, (not carbonised), (other than shorn) | 34% |
| 5101.19 | Wool: (other than shorn), greasy (including fleece-washed wool), not carded or combed | 6.9% |
| 5101.11 | Wool: (not carded or combed), greasy (including fleece-washed wool), shorn | 3.2% |
| 5101.30 | Wool: (not carded or combed), carbonised | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5101.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.38 per kg, 69% below the world average of $4.43, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Raw wool imports to Turkey
Imports of raw wool by Turkey reached $8.7 million in 2024 (6.9 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were New Zealand (32%), Australia (26%), Romania (14%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+555% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $2.7M | 32% |
| Australia | $2.3M | 26% |
| Romania | $1.2M | 14% |
| Saudi Arabia | $708K | 8.1% |
| Germany | $448K | 5.2% |
| China | $244K | 2.8% |
| Belgium | $203K | 2.3% |
| Italy | $143K | 1.6% |
| Serbia | $127K | 1.5% |
| United Kingdom | $116K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
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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 5101: Wool, not carded or combed.
Common questions
What is the value of raw wool exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported raw wool worth $21.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 103 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries buy raw wool from Turkey?
India was the largest buyer with 27% of the value ($5.7 million), followed by China (19%) and the United Kingdom (14%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 46 buyer countries in total. Serbia grew fastest among the top ten, up 115% on the year.
What is the average export price of raw wool per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.38 per kg in 2024, 69% below the world average of $4.43 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have exports of raw wool from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $56.8 million in 2017 to $21.4 million in 2024, a fall of 62%. The peak was 2018 at $60.6 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import raw wool?
Yes. Turkey imported $8.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from New Zealand, Australia and Romania. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $12.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for raw wool?
The HS code for raw wool is heading 5101. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 5101.21 (56% of the value) and 5101.29 (34%). It sits in HS chapter 51 (wool, fine or coarse animal hair; horsehair yarn and woven fabric). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5101 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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