Rubber or plastic coated yarn imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of rubber or plastic coated yarn by Turkey reached $9.2 million in 2024 (698 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 8% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% 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 | $9.2M | 698 t |
| 2023 | $8.5M | 574 t |
| 2022 | $10.8M | 774 t |
| 2021 | $6.3M | 404 t |
| 2020 | $5.1M | 454 t |
| 2019 | $4.2M | 354 t |
| 2018 | $4.5M | 330 t |
| 2017 | $5.2M | 442 t |
Where Turkey imports rubber or plastic coated yarn from
The largest suppliers were Germany (44%), Italy (27%), France (15%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+59% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $4.0M | 44% |
| Italy | $2.5M | 27% |
| France | $1.4M | 15% |
| Japan | $496K | 5.4% |
| China | $342K | 3.7% |
| United Kingdom | $152K | 1.7% |
| United States | $118K | 1.3% |
| South Korea | $104K | 1.1% |
| Netherlands | $19K | 0.2% |
| Estonia | $16K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.17 per kg, 21% above the world average of $10.91. 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.
Rubber or plastic coated yarn exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $32.1 million of rubber or plastic coated yarn in 2024 (3.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 115 countries. The largest buyer markets were Germany (28%), Mexico (24%), Thailand (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Romania grew fastest (+95% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $8.9M | 28% |
| Mexico | $7.6M | 24% |
| Thailand | $4.9M | 15% |
| United States | $3.4M | 10% |
| Romania | $3.0M | 9.2% |
| Slovakia | $603K | 1.9% |
| Brazil | $603K | 1.9% |
| Egypt | $495K | 1.5% |
| United Kingdom | $490K | 1.5% |
| India | $286K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey rubber or plastic coated yarn imports (HS 5604.90): 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 5604.90: Yarn: textile yarn, strip, and the like of heading no. 5404 or 5405, impregnated, coated, covered, or sheathed with rubber or plastics, n.e.c. in heading no. 5604.
Common questions
What is the value of rubber or plastic coated yarn imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported rubber or plastic coated yarn worth $9.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 698 tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 179 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply rubber or plastic coated yarn to Turkey?
Germany was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($4.0 million), followed by Italy (27%) and France (15%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 437% on the year.
What is the average import price of rubber or plastic coated yarn per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.17 per kg in 2024, 21% above the world average of $10.91 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of rubber or plastic coated yarn to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.2 million in 2017 to $9.2 million in 2024, an increase of 75%. The peak was 2022 at $10.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.7 million a year.
Does Turkey also export rubber or plastic coated yarn?
Yes. Turkey exported $32.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, Mexico and Thailand. That compares with imports of $9.2 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for rubber or plastic coated yarn?
The HS code for rubber or plastic coated yarn is subheading 5604.90. It sits in HS chapter 56 (wadding, felt and nonwovens, special yarns; twine, cordage, ropes and cables and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5604 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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