Textured polyester fabric (natural) imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of textured polyester fabric (natural) by Turkey reached $46.6 million in 2024 (11.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 182 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 25% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $84.3 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 | $46.6M | 11.0K t |
| 2023 | $61.8M | 13.6K t |
| 2022 | $84.3M | 18.1K t |
| 2021 | $48.6M | 12.1K t |
| 2020 | $46.0M | 10.9K t |
| 2019 | $64.9M | 12.4K t |
| 2018 | $62.0M | 11.1K t |
| 2017 | $66.3M | 14.6K t |
Where Turkey imports textured polyester fabric (natural) from
Most of the value came from China (38%), Malaysia (26%), Egypt (25%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+385% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $17.5M | 38% |
| Malaysia | $12.3M | 26% |
| Egypt | $11.5M | 25% |
| Vietnam | $1.7M | 3.7% |
| Italy | $1.4M | 2.9% |
| Spain | $441K | 0.9% |
| Romania | $383K | 0.8% |
| Bosnia Herzegovina | $284K | 0.6% |
| Czech Republic | $261K | 0.6% |
| Colombia | $197K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.24 per kg, close to the world average of $4.19.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Textured polyester fabric (natural) exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $14.3 million of textured polyester fabric (natural) in 2024 (2.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 93 countries. The largest buyer markets were Egypt (24%), Poland (8%), Spain (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 38%. Among the main buyer markets, Azerbaijan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $3.4M | 24% |
| Poland | $1.1M | 7.9% |
| Spain | $942K | 6.6% |
| Tunisia | $824K | 5.8% |
| Morocco | $758K | 5.3% |
| Bulgaria | $744K | 5.2% |
| Romania | $666K | 4.7% |
| Germany | $660K | 4.6% |
| Azerbaijan | $514K | 3.6% |
| Czech Republic | $400K | 2.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey textured polyester fabric (natural) imports (HS 5407.51): 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 5407.51: Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of textured polyester filaments, unbleached or bleached.
Common questions
What is the value of textured polyester fabric (natural) imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported textured polyester fabric (natural) worth $46.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 182 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was down 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply textured polyester fabric (natural) to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($17.5 million), followed by Malaysia (26%) and Egypt (25%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 385% on the year.
What is the average import price of textured polyester fabric (natural) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.24 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $4.19 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of textured polyester fabric (natural) to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $66.3 million in 2017 to $46.6 million in 2024, a fall of 30%. The peak was 2022 at $84.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $60.0 million a year.
Does Turkey also export textured polyester fabric (natural)?
Yes. Turkey exported $14.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Egypt, Poland and Spain. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $32.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for textured polyester fabric (natural)?
The HS code for textured polyester fabric (natural) is subheading 5407.51. It sits in HS chapter 54 (man-made filaments; strip and the like of man-made textile materials). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5407 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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