Smooth polyester fabric exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Turkey exported smooth polyester fabric worth $188.5 million (18.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 119 countries for exports of this product. That is 4% 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
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $188.5M | 18.3K t |
| 2023 | $195.6M | 19.9K t |
| 2022 | $185.9M | 19.7K t |
| 2021 | $184.2M | 20.6K t |
| 2020 | $151.7M | 17.5K t |
| 2019 | $193.0M | 21.7K t |
| 2018 | $204.4M | 22.9K t |
| 2017 | $217.1M | 24.9K t |
Where Turkey exports smooth polyester fabric to
The largest buyer markets were Belarus (11%), Poland (7%), Germany (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 25%. Among the main buyer markets, Poland grew fastest (+85% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belarus | $21.6M | 12% |
| Poland | $13.9M | 7.4% |
| Germany | $12.1M | 6.4% |
| Netherlands | $11.1M | 5.9% |
| United States | $9.2M | 4.9% |
| Spain | $8.7M | 4.6% |
| Kyrgyzstan | $7.8M | 4.1% |
| Kazakhstan | $7.7M | 4.1% |
| Romania | $7.0M | 3.7% |
| Russia | $5.9M | 3.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.29 per kg, 55% above the world average of $6.63. 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.
Smooth polyester fabric imports to Turkey
Turkey imported $102.0 million of smooth polyester fabric in 2024 (20.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 198 countries. The largest suppliers were South Korea (32%), Malaysia (18%), China (16%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $33.1M | 32% |
| Malaysia | $18.4M | 18% |
| China | $16.4M | 16% |
| Egypt | $16.0M | 16% |
| Czech Republic | $8.0M | 7.9% |
| Italy | $1.9M | 1.8% |
| Vietnam | $1.4M | 1.4% |
| Germany | $1.3M | 1.3% |
| Indonesia | $726K | 0.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $542K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey smooth polyester fabric exports (HS 5407.61): 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 5407.61: Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of non-textured polyester filaments.
Common questions
What is the value of smooth polyester fabric exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported smooth polyester fabric worth $188.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 18.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 119 countries worldwide, with 5% of world exports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries buy smooth polyester fabric from Turkey?
Belarus was the largest buyer with 11% of the value ($21.6 million), followed by Poland (7%) and Germany (6%). The top three together account for 25%, out of 129 buyer countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 85% on the year.
What is the average export price of smooth polyester fabric per kg?
The average declared export value was about $10.29 per kg in 2024, 55% above the world average of $6.63 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of smooth polyester fabric from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $217.1 million in 2017 to $188.5 million in 2024, a fall of 13%. The peak was 2017 at $217.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $190.0 million a year.
Does Turkey also import smooth polyester fabric?
Yes. Turkey imported $102.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from South Korea, Malaysia and China. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $86.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for smooth polyester fabric?
The HS code for smooth polyester fabric is subheading 5407.61. It sits in HS chapter 54 (man-made filaments; strip and the like of man-made textile materials). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5407 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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