Textile flock and dust exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Turkey exported $4.0 million of textile flock and dust in 2024 (2.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 10% 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 .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4.0M | 2.2K t |
| 2023 | $3.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $3.8M | 857 t |
| 2021 | $4.3M | 2.0K t |
| 2020 | $3.0M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $3.7M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $4.3M | 2.1K t |
| 2017 | $3.9M | 2.3K t |
Where Turkey exports textile flock and dust to
The largest buyer markets were Switzerland (24%), Germany (16%), Italy (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Iraq grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $983K | 24% |
| Germany | $635K | 16% |
| Italy | $513K | 13% |
| Spain | $349K | 8.7% |
| Mexico | $291K | 7.2% |
| Iran | $207K | 5.1% |
| Iraq | $165K | 4.1% |
| United Kingdom | $150K | 3.7% |
| United States | $121K | 3% |
| India | $117K | 2.9% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.85 per kg, 71% below the world average of $6.42, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Textile flock and dust imports to Turkey
Imports of textile flock and dust by Turkey reached $3.7 million in 2024 (600 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The largest suppliers were Denmark (35%), Belgium (14%), United States (12%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+110% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Denmark | $1.3M | 35% |
| Belgium | $528K | 14% |
| United States | $434K | 12% |
| Germany | $257K | 7% |
| United Kingdom | $229K | 6.2% |
| Japan | $220K | 6% |
| Switzerland | $172K | 4.7% |
| France | $164K | 4.5% |
| Spain | $135K | 3.7% |
| China | $99K | 2.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey textile flock and dust exports (HS 5601.30): 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 5601.30: Wadding: textile flock and dust and mill neps.
Common questions
What is the value of textile flock and dust exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported textile flock and dust worth $4.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 79 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries buy textile flock and dust from Turkey?
Switzerland was the largest buyer with 24% of the value ($982 thousand), followed by Germany (16%) and Italy (13%). The top three together account for 53%, out of 61 buyer countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 208% on the year.
What is the average export price of textile flock and dust per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.85 per kg in 2024, 71% below the world average of $6.42 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of textile flock and dust from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $3.9 million in 2017 to $4.0 million in 2024, an increase of 3%. The peak was 2021 at $4.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.8 million a year.
Does Turkey also import textile flock and dust?
Yes. Turkey imported $3.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Denmark, Belgium and the United States. That compares with exports of $4.0 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for textile flock and dust?
The HS code for textile flock and dust is subheading 5601.30. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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