Synthetic monofilament imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of synthetic monofilament by Turkey reached $55.4 million in 2024 (9.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 203 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 35% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $55.4M | 9.3K t |
| 2023 | $41.1M | 8.1K t |
| 2022 | $53.9M | 9.8K t |
| 2021 | $49.3M | 9.7K t |
| 2020 | $42.8M | 8.9K t |
| 2019 | $33.7M | 8.0K t |
| 2018 | $33.9M | 8.7K t |
| 2017 | $43.9M | 9.5K t |
Where Turkey imports synthetic monofilament from
The largest suppliers were Germany (35%), United Arab Emirates (21%), China (15%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+578% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $19.6M | 35% |
| United Arab Emirates | $11.8M | 21% |
| China | $8.6M | 16% |
| Italy | $4.2M | 7.6% |
| Netherlands | $2.9M | 5.3% |
| South Korea | $1.8M | 3.2% |
| Belgium | $1.4M | 2.6% |
| India | $1.4M | 2.5% |
| Portugal | $886K | 1.6% |
| Japan | $735K | 1.3% |
Product types under HS 5404
| 5404.19 | Monofilament n.e.c. in heading no 5404: of 67 decitex or more and of which no cross-sectional dimension exceeds 1mm | 59% |
| 5404.90 | Filament, synthetic: strip and the like (e.g.. artificial straw), of synthetic textile materials of an apparent width not exceeding 5mm | 33% |
| 5404.11 | Elastomeric monofilament: of 67 decitex or more and of which no cross-sectional dimension exceeds 1mm | 4.6% |
| 5404.12 | Monofilament of polypropylene: of 67 decitex or more and of which no cross-sectional dimension exceeds 1mm | 3.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5404.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.99 per kg, close to the world average of $5.52.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Synthetic monofilament exports from Turkey
Exports of synthetic monofilament by Turkey reached $27.8 million in 2024 (8.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. The largest buyer markets were Iran (32%), United States (10%), Uzbekistan (8%). Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest (+356% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iran | $9.0M | 32% |
| United States | $2.8M | 10% |
| Uzbekistan | $2.1M | 7.5% |
| Italy | $1.4M | 5% |
| Czech Republic | $1.3M | 4.6% |
| Germany | $1.1M | 4% |
| Ukraine | $944K | 3.4% |
| India | $885K | 3.2% |
| Belgium | $647K | 2.3% |
| Bulgaria | $587K | 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 5404: Synthetic monofilament of 67 decitex or more, of which no cross-sectional dimension exceeds 1mm; strip and the like (e.g. artificial straw) of synthetic textile materials of an apparent width not exceeding 5mm.
Common questions
What is the value of synthetic monofilament imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported synthetic monofilament worth $55.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 203 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 35% on 2023.
Which countries supply synthetic monofilament to Turkey?
Germany was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($19.6 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (21%) and China (15%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 42 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 578% on the year.
What is the average import price of synthetic monofilament per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.99 per kg in 2024, 9% above the world average of $5.52 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 monofilament to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $43.9 million in 2017 to $55.4 million in 2024, an increase of 26%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export synthetic monofilament?
Yes. Turkey exported $27.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Iran, the United States and Uzbekistan. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $27.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for synthetic monofilament?
The HS code for synthetic monofilament is heading 5404. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 5404.19 (59% of the value) and 5404.90 (33%). 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 5404 page.
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