Synthetic staple fiber (other) imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported synthetic staple fiber (other) worth $8.2 million (3.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 17% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $18.6 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 | $8.2M | 3.0K t |
| 2023 | $9.9M | 3.5K t |
| 2022 | $18.6M | 5.6K t |
| 2021 | $16.5M | 5.7K t |
| 2020 | $16.9M | 4.7K t |
| 2019 | $14.6M | 4.1K t |
| 2018 | $13.6M | 3.9K t |
| 2017 | $16.4M | 4.3K t |
Where Turkey imports synthetic staple fiber (other) from
The largest suppliers were China (40%), South Korea (24%), Japan (15%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+50% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.3M | 40% |
| South Korea | $2.0M | 24% |
| Japan | $1.3M | 15% |
| Germany | $584K | 7.1% |
| Denmark | $540K | 6.6% |
| Austria | $239K | 2.9% |
| Taiwan | $137K | 1.7% |
| Italy | $120K | 1.5% |
| United Kingdom | $32K | 0.4% |
| Netherlands | $23K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.70 per kg, close to the world average of $2.41.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Synthetic staple fiber (other) exports from Turkey
Exports of synthetic staple fiber (other) by Turkey reached $470 thousand in 2024 (413 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Saudi Arabia (23%), India (18%), Belgium (11%). Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $108K | 23% |
| India | $82K | 18% |
| Belgium | $53K | 11% |
| Spain | $42K | 8.9% |
| Belarus | $31K | 6.6% |
| Oman | $27K | 5.8% |
| Italy | $24K | 5% |
| United Kingdom | $22K | 4.7% |
| Cyprus | $18K | 3.9% |
| Syria | $17K | 3.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey synthetic staple fiber (other) imports (HS 5503.90): 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 5503.90: Fibres: synthetic staple fibres, of synthetic materials n.e.c. in heading no. 5503, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning.
Common questions
What is the value of synthetic staple fiber (other) imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported synthetic staple fiber (other) worth $8.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 159 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply synthetic staple fiber (other) to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($3.3 million), followed by South Korea (24%) and Japan (15%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 118% on the year.
What is the average import price of synthetic staple fiber (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.70 per kg in 2024, 12% above the world average of $2.41 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of synthetic staple fiber (other) to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.4 million in 2017 to $8.2 million in 2024, a fall of 50%. The peak was 2022 at $18.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.3 million a year.
Does Turkey also export synthetic staple fiber (other)?
Yes. Turkey exported $470 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, India and Belgium. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $7.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for synthetic staple fiber (other)?
The HS code for synthetic staple fiber (other) is subheading 5503.90. It sits in HS chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5503 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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