Synthetic wadding imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported synthetic wadding worth $68.3 million (5.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 198 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 8% from 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 | $68.3M | 5.4K t |
| 2023 | $74.6M | 5.0K t |
| 2022 | $58.8M | 5.5K t |
| 2021 | $36.0M | 4.2K t |
| 2020 | $37.1M | 5.0K t |
| 2019 | $45.9M | 5.6K t |
| 2018 | $53.4M | 4.4K t |
| 2017 | $46.3M | 4.6K t |
Where Turkey imports synthetic wadding from
The largest suppliers were Ukraine (22%), Kazakhstan (14%), South Korea (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 49%. Among the main suppliers, Kazakhstan grew fastest (+519% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ukraine | $15.3M | 23% |
| Kazakhstan | $9.7M | 14% |
| South Korea | $8.6M | 13% |
| Lithuania | $8.4M | 12% |
| Hungary | $7.6M | 11% |
| Poland | $4.2M | 6.2% |
| Switzerland | $3.5M | 5.2% |
| Romania | $3.1M | 4.5% |
| Indonesia | $2.1M | 3.1% |
| Bulgaria | $2.0M | 2.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.76 per kg, 24% above the world average of $10.32. 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 wadding exports from Turkey
Exports of synthetic wadding by Turkey reached $45.3 million in 2024 (6.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 117 countries. The largest buyer markets were Iran (26%), Azerbaijan (14%), Georgia (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Iran grew fastest (+337% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey synthetic wadding imports (HS 5601.22): 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 5601.22: Wadding: other articles thereof, of man-made fibres.
Common questions
What is the value of synthetic wadding imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported synthetic wadding worth $68.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 198 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply synthetic wadding to Turkey?
Ukraine was the largest supplier with 22% of the value ($15.3 million), followed by Kazakhstan (14%) and South Korea (13%). The top three together account for 49%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. Kazakhstan grew fastest among the top ten, up 519% on the year.
What is the average import price of synthetic wadding per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.76 per kg in 2024, 24% above the world average of $10.32 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 wadding to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $46.3 million in 2017 to $68.3 million in 2024, an increase of 47%. The peak was 2023 at $74.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $52.5 million a year.
Does Turkey also export synthetic wadding?
Yes. Turkey exported $45.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Iran, Azerbaijan and Georgia. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $22.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for synthetic wadding?
The HS code for synthetic wadding is subheading 5601.22. 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 5601 page.
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