Retail staple fibre yarn exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Turkey exported $243.8 million of retail staple fibre yarn in 2024 (31.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 111 countries. The value was almost unchanged from 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 | $243.8M | 31.9K t |
| 2023 | $238.8M | 30.1K t |
| 2022 | $200.3M | 25.9K t |
| 2021 | $266.3M | 33.3K t |
| 2020 | $188.9M | 25.8K t |
| 2019 | $160.6M | 21.8K t |
| 2018 | $182.2M | 23.6K t |
| 2017 | $187.4M | 23.6K t |
Where Turkey exports retail staple fibre yarn to
The largest buyer markets were United States (39%), United Kingdom (13%), Canada (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Denmark grew fastest (+67% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $94.4M | 39% |
| United Kingdom | $32.1M | 13% |
| Canada | $17.0M | 7% |
| Netherlands | $13.8M | 5.7% |
| Germany | $8.8M | 3.6% |
| France | $8.5M | 3.5% |
| Spain | $8.1M | 3.3% |
| Belarus | $6.6M | 2.7% |
| Russia | $5.2M | 2.1% |
| Denmark | $5.1M | 2.1% |
Product types under HS 5511
| 5511.10 | Yarn: (not sewing thread), of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of synthetic staple fibres, put up for retail sale | 81% |
| 5511.20 | Yarn: (not sewing thread), of synthetic staple fibres, containing less than 85% by weight of synthetic staple fibres, put up for retail sale | 15% |
| 5511.30 | Yarn: (not sewing thread), of artificial staple fibres, put up for retail sale | 3.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5511.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.64 per kg, close to the world average of $7.39.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Retail staple fibre yarn imports to Turkey
Turkey imported $16.5 million of retail staple fibre yarn in 2024 (3.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 183 countries. One supplier dominates: Egypt accounted for 97% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+69% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $15.9M | 97% |
| Pakistan | $270K | 1.6% |
| United Kingdom | $81K | 0.5% |
| China | $39K | 0.2% |
| Bulgaria | $34K | 0.2% |
| Iran | $32K | 0.2% |
| Denmark | $29K | 0.2% |
| Switzerland | $24K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $24K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $19K | 0.1% |
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.
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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 5511: Yarn (not sewing thread), of man-made staple fibres, put up for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of retail staple fibre yarn exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported retail staple fibre yarn worth $243.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 31.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 111 countries worldwide, with 45% of world exports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries buy retail staple fibre yarn from Turkey?
The United States was the largest buyer with 39% of the value ($94.4 million), followed by the United Kingdom (13%) and Canada (7%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 108 buyer countries in total. Denmark grew fastest among the top ten, up 67% on the year.
What is the average export price of retail staple fibre yarn per kg?
The average declared export value was about $7.64 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $7.39 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 staple fibre yarn from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $187.4 million in 2017 to $243.8 million in 2024, an increase of 30%. The peak was 2021 at $266.3 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import retail staple fibre yarn?
Yes. Turkey imported $16.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Egypt, Pakistan and the United Kingdom. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $227.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for retail staple fibre yarn?
The HS code for retail staple fibre yarn is heading 5511. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 5511.10 (81% of the value) and 5511.20 (15%). It sits in HS chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5511 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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