Synthetic rope and cordage (other) imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported synthetic rope and cordage (other) worth $9.9 million (1.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 12% more than in 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 | $9.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $8.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $8.3M | 930 t |
| 2021 | $7.2M | 1.0K t |
| 2020 | $5.5M | 702 t |
| 2019 | $5.5M | 566 t |
| 2018 | $6.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $6.0M | 718 t |
Where Turkey imports synthetic rope and cordage (other) from
Most of the value came from China (28%), South Korea (14%), Hungary (9%). Among the main suppliers, Hungary grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.8M | 28% |
| South Korea | $1.4M | 14% |
| Hungary | $839K | 8.5% |
| Italy | $789K | 8% |
| Greece | $498K | 5.1% |
| United States | $429K | 4.4% |
| India | $417K | 4.2% |
| Germany | $406K | 4.1% |
| Indonesia | $401K | 4.1% |
| United Kingdom | $310K | 3.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.07 per kg, close to the world average of $7.74.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Synthetic rope and cordage (other) exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $7.6 million of synthetic rope and cordage (other) in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to United States (16%), Brazil (7%), United Kingdom (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 29%. Among the main buyer markets, Brazil grew fastest (+268% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.2M | 16% |
| Brazil | $520K | 6.8% |
| United Kingdom | $471K | 6.2% |
| Germany | $329K | 4.3% |
| Egypt | $242K | 3.2% |
| Italy | $241K | 3.2% |
| Netherlands | $209K | 2.8% |
| Marshall Isds | $194K | 2.6% |
| Romania | $193K | 2.5% |
| Azerbaijan | $185K | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey synthetic rope and cordage (other) imports (HS 5607.50): 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 5607.50: Twine, cordage, ropes, cables: of synthetic fibres other than polyethylene or polypropylene, whether or not plaited, braided or impregnated, coated, covered or sheathed with rubber or plastics.
Common questions
What is the value of synthetic rope and cordage (other) imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported synthetic rope and cordage (other) worth $9.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 31st of 219 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply synthetic rope and cordage (other) to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by South Korea (14%) and Hungary (9%). The top three together account for 50%, out of 55 supplier countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 231% on the year.
What is the average import price of synthetic rope and cordage (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.07 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $7.74 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of synthetic rope and cordage (other) to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.0 million in 2017 to $9.9 million in 2024, an increase of 64%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $7.1 million a year.
Does Turkey also export synthetic rope and cordage (other)?
Yes. Turkey exported $7.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Brazil and the United Kingdom. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for synthetic rope and cordage (other)?
The HS code for synthetic rope and cordage (other) is subheading 5607.50. It sits in HS chapter 56 (wadding, felt and nonwovens, special yarns; twine, cordage, ropes and cables and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5607 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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