Synthetic pile fabric, other weft exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Turkey exported synthetic pile fabric, other weft worth $8.1 million (932 tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 71 countries. That is 4% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $12.5 million.
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 | $8.1M | 932 t |
| 2023 | $8.5M | 1.0K t |
| 2022 | $9.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $10.1M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $9.4M | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $11.3M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $12.5M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $11.0M | 1.4K t |
Where Turkey exports synthetic pile fabric, other weft to
The largest buyer markets were Iran (15%), United States (11%), China (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 35%. Among the main buyer markets, Hong Kong grew fastest (+492% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iran | $1.2M | 15% |
| United States | $900K | 11% |
| China | $733K | 9% |
| Hong Kong | $691K | 8.5% |
| United Kingdom | $468K | 5.8% |
| Uzbekistan | $325K | 4% |
| Bulgaria | $318K | 3.9% |
| Poland | $280K | 3.5% |
| Spain | $259K | 3.2% |
| Tajikistan | $232K | 2.9% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.70 per kg, 42% above the world average of $6.12. 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.
Synthetic pile fabric, other weft imports to Turkey
Turkey imported $452 thousand of synthetic pile fabric, other weft in 2024 (19 tonnes). China alone supplied 70% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $318K | 71% |
| United Kingdom | $39K | 8.6% |
| Spain | $23K | 5.2% |
| Egypt | $22K | 4.9% |
| Greece | $10K | 2.3% |
| Germany | $8K | 1.7% |
| Netherlands | $7K | 1.5% |
| Czech Republic | $6K | 1.2% |
| Austria | $5K | 1.1% |
| Poland | $5K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey synthetic pile fabric, other weft exports (HS 5801.33): 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 5801.33: Fabrics: woven pile, of man-made fibres, other weft pile fabrics, other than fabrics of heading no. 5802 or 5806.
Common questions
What is the value of synthetic pile fabric, other weft exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported synthetic pile fabric, other weft worth $8.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 932 tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 71 countries worldwide, with 4% of world exports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries buy synthetic pile fabric, other weft from Turkey?
Iran was the largest buyer with 15% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by the United States (11%) and China (9%). The top three together account for 35%, out of 80 buyer countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 492% on the year.
What is the average export price of synthetic pile fabric, other weft per kg?
The average declared export value was about $8.70 per kg in 2024, 42% above the world average of $6.12 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of synthetic pile fabric, other weft from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $11.0 million in 2017 to $8.1 million in 2024, a fall of 26%. The peak was 2018 at $12.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.1 million a year.
Does Turkey also import synthetic pile fabric, other weft?
Yes. Turkey imported $452 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, the United Kingdom and Spain. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $7.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for synthetic pile fabric, other weft?
The HS code for synthetic pile fabric, other weft is subheading 5801.33. It sits in HS chapter 58 (fabrics; special woven fabrics, tufted textile fabrics, lace, tapestries, trimmings, embroidery). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5801 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Turkey. Tell us your product to see it live.
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