Synthetic staple fabric exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of synthetic staple fabric by Turkey reached $215.1 million in 2024 (13.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 140 countries for exports of this product. Value rose 73% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% a year on average.
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 | $215.1M | 13.6K t |
| 2023 | $124.2M | 8.7K t |
| 2022 | $147.4M | 9.5K t |
| 2021 | $104.0M | 8.2K t |
| 2020 | $71.5M | 5.2K t |
| 2019 | $86.0M | 7.1K t |
| 2018 | $76.1M | 6.3K t |
| 2017 | $72.2M | 5.9K t |
Where Turkey exports synthetic staple fabric to
Morocco alone took 77% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Morocco grew fastest (+121% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Morocco | $166.2M | 77% |
| United Arab Emirates | $10.1M | 4.7% |
| Germany | $4.8M | 2.2% |
| Argentina | $2.6M | 1.2% |
| Spain | $2.3M | 1.1% |
| United Kingdom | $2.1M | 1% |
| United States | $2.0M | 0.9% |
| Romania | $1.9M | 0.9% |
| Italy | $1.7M | 0.8% |
| Switzerland | $1.7M | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 5512
| 5512.19 | Fabrics, woven: of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of polyester staple fibres, other than unbleached or bleached | 45% |
| 5512.21 | Fabrics, woven: of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibres, unbleached or bleached | 44% |
| 5512.99 | Fabrics, woven: of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of such fibres n.e.c. in heading no. 5512, other than unbleached or… | 8.6% |
| 5512.11 | Fabrics, woven: of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of polyester staple fibres, unbleached or bleached | 1.9% |
| 5512.29 | Fabrics, woven: of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibres, other than unbleached or bleached | 1.4% |
| 5512.91 | Fabrics, woven: of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of such fibres n.e.c. in heading no. 5512, unbleached or bleached | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5512.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.85 per kg, 106% above the world average of $7.71. 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 staple fabric imports to Turkey
Turkey imported $50.9 million of synthetic staple fabric in 2024 (5.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The largest suppliers were Egypt (24%), Spain (20%), Germany (13%). Among the main suppliers, Malaysia grew fastest (+145% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $12.4M | 24% |
| Spain | $10.2M | 20% |
| Germany | $6.7M | 13% |
| China | $6.1M | 12% |
| Greece | $3.3M | 6.5% |
| Pakistan | $3.1M | 6% |
| Malaysia | $2.8M | 5.5% |
| Italy | $1.3M | 2.5% |
| France | $998K | 2% |
| Japan | $612K | 1.2% |
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 5512: Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of synthetic staple fibres.
Common questions
What is the value of synthetic staple fabric exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported synthetic staple fabric worth $215.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 140 countries worldwide, with 6% of world exports. The value was up 73% on 2023.
Which countries buy synthetic staple fabric from Turkey?
Morocco was the largest buyer with 77% of the value ($166.2 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (5%) and Germany (2%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 105 buyer countries in total. Argentina grew fastest among the top ten, up 237% on the year.
What is the average export price of synthetic staple fabric per kg?
The average declared export value was about $15.85 per kg in 2024, 106% above the world average of $7.71 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 exports of synthetic staple fabric from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $72.2 million in 2017 to $215.1 million in 2024, an increase of 198%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import synthetic staple fabric?
Yes. Turkey imported $50.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Egypt, Spain and Germany. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $164.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for synthetic staple fabric?
The HS code for synthetic staple fabric is heading 5512. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 5512.19 (45% of the value) and 5512.21 (44%). It sits in HS chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5512 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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