Sanitary products exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Turkey exported $822.4 million of sanitary products in 2024 (294.8 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 179 countries. That is 16% less than in 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
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $822.4M | 294.8K t |
| 2023 | $975.2M | 325.2K t |
| 2022 | $877.2M | 307.5K t |
| 2021 | $713.3M | 286.9K t |
| 2020 | $727.5M | 296.0K t |
| 2019 | $725.4M | 286.7K t |
| 2018 | $727.2M | 273.8K t |
| 2017 | $707.7M | 264.3K t |
Where Turkey exports sanitary products to
The largest buyer markets were Iraq (33%), Libya (6%), Iran (4%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 43%. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+62% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iraq | $271.3M | 33% |
| Libya | $46.3M | 5.6% |
| Iran | $35.3M | 4.3% |
| Azerbaijan | $34.7M | 4.2% |
| Uzbekistan | $30.2M | 3.7% |
| Georgia | $28.9M | 3.5% |
| Russia | $26.9M | 3.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $23.9M | 2.9% |
| Ukraine | $21.0M | 2.6% |
| Syria | $20.7M | 2.5% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.79 per kg, 33% below the world average of $4.17, 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.
Sanitary products imports to Turkey
In 2024, Turkey imported sanitary products worth $86.2 million (19.6 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were Czech Republic (19%), China (17%), Egypt (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 49%. Among the main suppliers, Algeria grew fastest (+47% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Czech Republic | $16.2M | 19% |
| China | $14.5M | 17% |
| Egypt | $11.6M | 13% |
| Germany | $11.0M | 13% |
| Hungary | $9.5M | 11% |
| Poland | $6.6M | 7.7% |
| Greece | $2.3M | 2.7% |
| Algeria | $2.2M | 2.5% |
| France | $1.9M | 2.2% |
| Vietnam | $1.6M | 1.9% |
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
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
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 9619: Sanitary towels (pads) and tampons, napkins (diapers), napkin liners and similar articles, of any material.
Common questions
What is the value of sanitary products exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported sanitary products worth $822.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 294.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 179 countries worldwide, with 5% of world exports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries buy sanitary products from Turkey?
Iraq was the largest buyer with 33% of the value ($271.3 million), followed by Libya (6%) and Iran (4%). The top three together account for 43%, out of 175 buyer countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 62% on the year.
What is the average export price of sanitary products per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.79 per kg in 2024, 33% below the world average of $4.17 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 sanitary products from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $707.7 million in 2017 to $822.4 million in 2024, an increase of 16%. The peak was 2023 at $975.2 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import sanitary products?
Yes. Turkey imported $86.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the Czech Republic, China and Egypt. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $736.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for sanitary products?
The HS code for sanitary products is heading 9619. In Turkey all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 9619.00. It sits in HS chapter 96 (miscellaneous manufactured articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9619 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Public statistics stop at country totals. EximDataX has a direct customs feed for Turkey with shipment-level records, updated weekly, so you can see importers and exporters by name with dates, quantities and declared values. Tell us your product and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.