Retail filament yarn exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Turkey exported retail filament yarn worth $17.6 million (1.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 92 countries for exports of this product. Value rose 27% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $17.6M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $13.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $12.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $9.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $6.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $10.0M | 2.1K t |
| 2018 | $13.8M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $10.4M | 1.9K t |
Where Turkey exports retail filament yarn to
Most of it went to United States (44%), Canada (14%), Spain (7%). Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest (+101% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $7.8M | 44% |
| Canada | $2.5M | 14% |
| Spain | $1.3M | 7.2% |
| Morocco | $917K | 5.2% |
| Denmark | $725K | 4.1% |
| Germany | $634K | 3.6% |
| United Kingdom | $517K | 2.9% |
| Poland | $402K | 2.3% |
| Australia | $385K | 2.2% |
| Belarus | $323K | 1.8% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.36 per kg, 80% above the world average of $6.32. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Retail filament yarn imports to Turkey
Turkey imported $12.5 million of retail filament yarn in 2024 (2 tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 166 countries. Egypt alone supplied 100% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $12.5M | 100% |
| Hungary | $19K | 0.2% |
| China | $16K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $6K | 0.1% |
| United States | $4K | 0% |
| Japan | $3K | 0% |
| France | $2K | 0% |
| Bulgaria | $2K | 0% |
| Germany | $1K | 0% |
| Czech Republic | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
Shipment records are in the platform
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 5406: Man-made filament yarn (other than sewing thread), put up for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of retail filament yarn exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported retail filament yarn worth $17.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 92 countries worldwide, with 14% of world exports. The value was up 27% on 2023.
Which countries buy retail filament yarn from Turkey?
The United States was the largest buyer with 44% of the value ($7.8 million), followed by Canada (14%) and Spain (7%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 79 buyer countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 101% on the year.
What is the average export price of retail filament yarn per kg?
The average declared export value was about $11.36 per kg in 2024, 80% above the world average of $6.32 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 retail filament yarn from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $10.4 million in 2017 to $17.6 million in 2024, an increase of 69%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import retail filament yarn?
Yes. Turkey imported $12.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Egypt, Hungary and China. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $5.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for retail filament yarn?
The HS code for retail filament yarn is heading 5406. In Turkey all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 5406.00. 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 5406 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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