Silk fabric imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $22.5 million of silk fabric in 2024 (190 tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 177 countries. That is 4% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $31.0 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 | $22.5M | 191 t |
| 2023 | $21.6M | 200 t |
| 2022 | $21.2M | 182 t |
| 2021 | $14.3M | 140 t |
| 2020 | $16.7M | 181 t |
| 2019 | $25.4M | 243 t |
| 2018 | $30.6M | 256 t |
| 2017 | $31.0M | 374 t |
Where Turkey imports silk fabric from
China alone supplied 85% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $19.1M | 85% |
| Italy | $1.8M | 8.1% |
| Germany | $469K | 2.1% |
| India | $449K | 2% |
| Malaysia | $232K | 1% |
| Hong Kong | $164K | 0.7% |
| South Korea | $91K | 0.4% |
| France | $67K | 0.3% |
| Azerbaijan | $57K | 0.3% |
| Spain | $19K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 5007
| 5007.20 | Silk: woven fabrics, containing 85% or more by weight of silk or of silk waste other than noil silk | 91% |
| 5007.90 | Silk: woven fabrics n.e.c. in heading no. 5007 | 8.3% |
| 5007.10 | Silk: woven fabrics of noil silk | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5007.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $118.34 per kg, 114% above the world average of $55.28. 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.
Silk fabric exports from Turkey
Exports of silk fabric by Turkey reached $2.7 million in 2024 (877 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Kyrgyzstan accounted for 56% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Serbia grew fastest (+315% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kyrgyzstan | $1.5M | 56% |
| Serbia | $187K | 6.9% |
| Australia | $112K | 4.2% |
| Italy | $105K | 3.9% |
| Lebanon | $96K | 3.5% |
| Bulgaria | $81K | 3% |
| Germany | $71K | 2.6% |
| Portugal | $65K | 2.4% |
| Lithuania | $47K | 1.7% |
| United States | $44K | 1.6% |
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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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 5007: Woven fabrics of silk or of silk waste.
Common questions
What is the value of silk fabric imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported silk fabric worth $22.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 190 tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 177 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply silk fabric to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 85% of the value ($19.1 million), followed by Italy (8%) and Germany (2%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 580% on the year.
What is the average import price of silk fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $118.34 per kg in 2024, 114% above the world average of $55.28 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 imports of silk fabric to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $31.0 million in 2017 to $22.5 million in 2024, a fall of 27%. The peak was 2017 at $31.0 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export silk fabric?
Yes. Turkey exported $2.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kyrgyzstan, Serbia and Australia. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $19.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for silk fabric?
The HS code for silk fabric is heading 5007. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 5007.20 (91% of the value) and 5007.90 (8%). It sits in HS chapter 50 (silk). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5007 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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