Staple fibre sewing thread imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported staple fibre sewing thread worth $32.5 million (7.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 192 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 9% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $51.1 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 | $32.5M | 7.1K t |
| 2023 | $35.8M | 8.2K t |
| 2022 | $46.4M | 9.4K t |
| 2021 | $41.1M | 9.2K t |
| 2020 | $46.1M | 11.0K t |
| 2019 | $47.6M | 10.9K t |
| 2018 | $44.8M | 10.3K t |
| 2017 | $51.1M | 10.2K t |
Where Turkey imports staple fibre sewing thread from
One supplier dominates: Egypt accounted for 80% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $25.9M | 80% |
| Oman | $2.2M | 6.9% |
| Tunisia | $1.2M | 3.6% |
| China | $967K | 3% |
| Germany | $840K | 2.6% |
| Slovenia | $336K | 1% |
| Malaysia | $241K | 0.7% |
| Bulgaria | $221K | 0.7% |
| Hungary | $201K | 0.6% |
| South Korea | $82K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 5508
| 5508.10 | Sewing thread: of synthetic staple fibres, whether or not put up for retail sale | 94% |
| 5508.20 | Sewing thread: of artificial staple fibres, whether or not put up for retail sale | 6.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5508.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.59 per kg, close to the world average of $4.60.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Staple fibre sewing thread exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported staple fibre sewing thread worth $21.2 million (2.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 128 countries for exports of this product. Most of it went to Germany (29%), Romania (14%), Egypt (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+116% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $6.2M | 29% |
| Romania | $2.9M | 14% |
| Egypt | $1.6M | 7.6% |
| Tunisia | $1.4M | 6.4% |
| Georgia | $994K | 4.7% |
| Serbia | $958K | 4.5% |
| Bulgaria | $819K | 3.9% |
| Russia | $709K | 3.4% |
| Greece | $455K | 2.2% |
| Moldova | $454K | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
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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 5508: Sewing thread of man-made staple fibres, whether or not put up for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of staple fibre sewing thread imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported staple fibre sewing thread worth $32.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 192 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply staple fibre sewing thread to Turkey?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 80% of the value ($25.9 million), followed by Oman (7%) and Tunisia (4%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 39 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 560% on the year.
What is the average import price of staple fibre sewing thread per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.59 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $4.60 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 staple fibre sewing thread to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $51.1 million in 2017 to $32.5 million in 2024, a fall of 37%. The peak was 2017 at $51.1 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export staple fibre sewing thread?
Yes. Turkey exported $21.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, Romania and Egypt. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $11.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for staple fibre sewing thread?
The HS code for staple fibre sewing thread is heading 5508. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 5508.10 (94% of the value) and 5508.20 (6%). It sits in HS chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5508 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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