Synthetic filament yarn imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $1.17 billion of synthetic filament yarn in 2024 (578.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 204 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 21% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $1.86 billion.
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 | $1.17B | 578.6K t |
| 2023 | $1.48B | 788.1K t |
| 2022 | $1.86B | 725.1K t |
| 2021 | $1.69B | 731.5K t |
| 2020 | $1.23B | 782.9K t |
| 2019 | $1.65B | 892.9K t |
| 2018 | $1.54B | 753.2K t |
| 2017 | $1.60B | 762.0K t |
Where Turkey imports synthetic filament yarn from
China alone supplied 51% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $593.2M | 51% |
| India | $182.8M | 16% |
| South Korea | $90.5M | 7.7% |
| Malaysia | $64.0M | 5.5% |
| United Kingdom | $39.6M | 3.4% |
| Italy | $33.2M | 2.8% |
| Belgium | $31.7M | 2.7% |
| Indonesia | $29.3M | 2.5% |
| Netherlands | $13.1M | 1.1% |
| Egypt | $12.5M | 1.1% |
Product types under HS 5402
| 5402.33 | Yarn, synthetic: filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), textured, of polyesters, not for retail sale, not sewing thread | 31% |
| 5402.47 | Yarn, synthetic: filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), polyesters (not high tenacity or textured), not partially oriented, single, untwisted… | 13% |
| 5402.46 | Yarn, synthetic: filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), of polyesters (not high tenacity or textured), partially oriented, single, untwisted… | 13% |
| 5402.31 | Yarn, synthetic: filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), textured, of nylon or other polyamides, measuring per single yarn not more than 50… | 8.4% |
| 5402.44 | Yarn, synthetic: filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), other than high tenacity or textured yarn, elastomeric, single, untwisted or twisted… | 7.1% |
| 5402.20 | Yarn, synthetic: filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), of high tenacity yarn of polyesters, whether or not textured, not for retail sale… | 6.3% |
| 5402.11 | Yarn, synthetic: filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), of high tenacity yarn of nylon or other polyamides, textured or not: of aramids, not… | 5.2% |
| 5402.45 | Yarn, synthetic: filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), of nylon or other polymides (not high tenacity or textured), single, untwisted or… | 4.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5402.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.03 per kg, close to the world average of $2.52.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Synthetic filament yarn exports from Turkey
Exports of synthetic filament yarn by Turkey reached $762.1 million in 2024 (269.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 143 countries for exports of this product. Most of it went to United Kingdom (16%), Netherlands (9%), Belgium (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 34%. Among the main buyer markets, Morocco grew fastest (+32% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $120.1M | 16% |
| Netherlands | $71.7M | 9.4% |
| Belgium | $70.4M | 9.2% |
| Egypt | $58.0M | 7.6% |
| Italy | $37.0M | 4.9% |
| United States | $36.3M | 4.8% |
| Uzbekistan | $33.4M | 4.4% |
| Germany | $30.8M | 4.1% |
| Morocco | $24.3M | 3.2% |
| Poland | $21.1M | 2.8% |
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 5402: Synthetic filament yarn (other than sewing thread), not put up for retail sale, including synthetic monofilament of less than 67 decitex.
Common questions
What is the value of synthetic filament yarn imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported synthetic filament yarn worth $1.17 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 578.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 204 countries worldwide, with 6% of world imports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply synthetic filament yarn to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($593.2 million), followed by India (16%) and South Korea (8%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 78 supplier countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 16% on the year.
What is the average import price of synthetic filament yarn per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.03 per kg in 2024, 19% below the world average of $2.52 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 synthetic filament yarn to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.60 billion in 2017 to $1.17 billion in 2024, a fall of 27%. The peak was 2022 at $1.86 billion. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export synthetic filament yarn?
Yes. Turkey exported $762.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Kingdom, the Netherlands and Belgium. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $411.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for synthetic filament yarn?
The HS code for synthetic filament yarn is heading 5402. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 5402.33 (31% of the value) and 5402.47 (13%). 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 5402 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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