Terry cloth exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Turkey exported terry cloth worth $18.5 million (3.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 113 countries for exports of this product. Value fell 6% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $18.5M | 3.3K t |
| 2023 | $19.7M | 3.4K t |
| 2022 | $20.3M | 3.3K t |
| 2021 | $17.0M | 2.8K t |
| 2020 | $15.3M | 2.6K t |
| 2019 | $17.4M | 3.6K t |
| 2018 | $16.0M | 2.8K t |
| 2017 | $14.0M | 2.3K t |
Where Turkey exports terry cloth to
The largest buyer markets were Algeria (29%), Serbia (11%), Morocco (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 47%. Among the main buyer markets, Tunisia grew fastest (+166% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Algeria | $5.4M | 29% |
| Serbia | $2.1M | 11% |
| Morocco | $1.3M | 6.9% |
| Ukraine | $826K | 4.5% |
| Bulgaria | $757K | 4.1% |
| Belarus | $745K | 4% |
| Moldova | $664K | 3.6% |
| United States | $638K | 3.5% |
| Lebanon | $505K | 2.7% |
| Tunisia | $483K | 2.6% |
Product types under HS 5802
| 5802.19 | Fabrics: terry towelling and similar woven terry fabrics, of cotton, bleached, excluding narrow fabrics of heading no. 5806 | 88% |
| 5802.20 | Fabrics: terry towelling and similar woven terry fabrics, of textile materials, excluding cotton, excluding narrow fabrics of heading no. 5806 | 10% |
| 5802.30 | Fabrics: tufted textile fabrics, excluding products of heading no. 5703 | 1.3% |
| 5802.11 | Fabrics: terry towelling and similar woven terry fabrics, of cotton, unbleached, excluding narrow fabrics of heading no. 5806 | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5802.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.58 per kg, close to the world average of $5.21.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Terry cloth imports to Turkey
Imports of terry cloth by Turkey reached $1.5 million in 2024 (321 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. One supplier dominates: Uzbekistan accounted for 56% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Pakistan grew fastest (+199% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uzbekistan | $862K | 56% |
| Egypt | $162K | 11% |
| China | $150K | 9.8% |
| Netherlands | $128K | 8.4% |
| Pakistan | $114K | 7.4% |
| Tunisia | $51K | 3.3% |
| Poland | $36K | 2.4% |
| Italy | $18K | 1.2% |
| United Kingdom | $5K | 0.3% |
| Slovakia | $3K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 5802: Fabrics; terry towelling and similar woven terry fabrics other than narrow fabrics of heading no. 5806; tufted textile fabrics, excluding products of heading no. 5703.
Common questions
What is the value of terry cloth exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported terry cloth worth $18.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 113 countries worldwide, with 10% of world exports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries buy terry cloth from Turkey?
Algeria was the largest buyer with 29% of the value ($5.4 million), followed by Serbia (11%) and Morocco (7%). The top three together account for 47%, out of 113 buyer countries in total. Tunisia grew fastest among the top ten, up 166% on the year.
What is the average export price of terry cloth per kg?
The average declared export value was about $5.58 per kg in 2024, 7% above the world average of $5.21 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 terry cloth from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $14.0 million in 2017 to $18.5 million in 2024, an increase of 32%. The peak was 2022 at $20.3 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import terry cloth?
Yes. Turkey imported $1.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Uzbekistan, Egypt and China. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $16.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for terry cloth?
The HS code for terry cloth is heading 5802. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 5802.19 (88% of the value) and 5802.20 (10%). 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 5802 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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