Shuttle looms (wide-width, non-power) imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported shuttle looms (wide-width, non-power) worth $2.4 million (416 tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 131 countries. Value fell 60% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $19.9 million.
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 | $2.4M | 416 t |
| 2023 | $6.0M | 404 t |
| 2022 | $2.7M | 553 t |
| 2021 | $19.9M | 646 t |
| 2020 | $16.5M | 498 t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 296 t |
| 2018 | $2.0M | 225 t |
| 2017 | $2.0M | 157 t |
Where Turkey imports shuttle looms (wide-width, non-power) from
China alone supplied 72% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+128% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.7M | 72% |
| Hong Kong | $369K | 15% |
| Taiwan | $94K | 3.9% |
| United States | $93K | 3.8% |
| India | $68K | 2.8% |
| South Korea | $51K | 2.1% |
| Uzbekistan | $8K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.83 per kg, 43% below the world average of $10.23, 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.
Shuttle looms (wide-width, non-power) exports from Turkey
Exports of shuttle looms (wide-width, non-power) by Turkey reached $2.1 million in 2024 (581 tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 60 countries for exports of this product. Most of it went to Peru (43%), Egypt (38%), Iran (6%). Among the main buyer markets, Iran grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Peru | $911K | 43% |
| Egypt | $807K | 38% |
| Iran | $134K | 6.4% |
| Bangladesh | $129K | 6.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $41K | 2% |
| Syria | $22K | 1% |
| Azerbaijan | $11K | 0.5% |
| Indonesia | $11K | 0.5% |
| United States | $10K | 0.5% |
| France | $9K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey shuttle looms (wide-width, non-power) imports (HS 8446.29): 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 8446.29: Weaving machines (looms): for weaving fabrics of a width exceeding 30cm, shuttle type, other than power looms.
Common questions
What is the value of shuttle looms (wide-width, non-power) imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported shuttle looms (wide-width, non-power) worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 416 tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 131 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was down 60% on 2023.
Which countries supply shuttle looms (wide-width, non-power) to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 72% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by Hong Kong (15%) and Taiwan (4%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 128% on the year.
What is the average import price of shuttle looms (wide-width, non-power) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.83 per kg in 2024, 43% below the world average of $10.23 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of shuttle looms (wide-width, non-power) to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.0 million in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, an increase of 19%. The peak was 2021 at $19.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.7 million a year.
Does Turkey also export shuttle looms (wide-width, non-power)?
Yes. Turkey exported $2.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Peru, Egypt and Iran. That compares with imports of $2.4 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for shuttle looms (wide-width, non-power)?
The HS code for shuttle looms (wide-width, non-power) is subheading 8446.29. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8446 page.
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