Synthetic monofilament strip imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of synthetic monofilament strip by Turkey reached $18.3 million in 2024 (6.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 189 countries for imports of this product. That is 8% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $28.9 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 | $18.3M | 6.1K t |
| 2023 | $16.8M | 5.5K t |
| 2022 | $23.5M | 7.1K t |
| 2021 | $23.8M | 7.3K t |
| 2020 | $18.3M | 6.8K t |
| 2019 | $18.4M | 5.9K t |
| 2018 | $21.5M | 6.7K t |
| 2017 | $28.9M | 7.2K t |
Where Turkey imports synthetic monofilament strip from
One supplier dominates: United Arab Emirates accounted for 64% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $11.8M | 64% |
| Netherlands | $2.9M | 16% |
| China | $971K | 5.3% |
| Belgium | $722K | 4% |
| Portugal | $509K | 2.8% |
| South Korea | $417K | 2.3% |
| Germany | $328K | 1.8% |
| Vietnam | $117K | 0.6% |
| United States | $114K | 0.6% |
| Austria | $82K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.99 per kg, close to the world average of $3.72.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Synthetic monofilament strip exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $12.2 million of synthetic monofilament strip in 2024 (5.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 10th of 90 countries for exports of this product. The largest buyer markets were United States (23%), Italy (9%), Ukraine (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 40%. Among the main buyer markets, Egypt grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $2.8M | 23% |
| Italy | $1.1M | 9.4% |
| Ukraine | $902K | 7.4% |
| Uzbekistan | $851K | 7% |
| India | $769K | 6.3% |
| Belgium | $589K | 4.8% |
| Germany | $448K | 3.7% |
| Serbia | $429K | 3.5% |
| Egypt | $373K | 3.1% |
| Iran | $371K | 3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey synthetic monofilament strip imports (HS 5404.90): 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 5404.90: Filament, synthetic: 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 strip imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported synthetic monofilament strip worth $18.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 189 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply synthetic monofilament strip to Turkey?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($11.8 million), followed by the Netherlands (16%) and China (5%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 191% on the year.
What is the average import price of synthetic monofilament strip per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.99 per kg in 2024, 20% below the world average of $3.72 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of synthetic monofilament strip to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $28.9 million in 2017 to $18.3 million in 2024, a fall of 37%. The peak was 2017 at $28.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $21.2 million a year.
Does Turkey also export synthetic monofilament strip?
Yes. Turkey exported $12.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Italy and Ukraine. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $6.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for synthetic monofilament strip?
The HS code for synthetic monofilament strip is subheading 5404.90. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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