Textured polyester yarn imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of textured polyester yarn by Turkey reached $365.7 million in 2024 (215.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 174 countries. Value fell 26% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $587.8 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 | $365.7M | 215.2K t |
| 2023 | $497.3M | 319.4K t |
| 2022 | $587.8M | 285.6K t |
| 2021 | $466.1M | 253.9K t |
| 2020 | $386.6M | 280.5K t |
| 2019 | $563.6M | 344.7K t |
| 2018 | $552.8M | 301.3K t |
| 2017 | $570.4M | 300.9K t |
Where Turkey imports textured polyester yarn from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 53% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $192.8M | 53% |
| India | $112.2M | 31% |
| South Korea | $16.0M | 4.4% |
| Indonesia | $10.9M | 3% |
| Malaysia | $6.8M | 1.9% |
| Egypt | $5.8M | 1.6% |
| Italy | $4.4M | 1.2% |
| Taiwan | $4.0M | 1.1% |
| Bulgaria | $2.9M | 0.8% |
| Thailand | $2.8M | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.70 per kg, close to the world average of $1.72.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Textured polyester yarn exports from Turkey
Exports of textured polyester yarn by Turkey reached $175.6 million in 2024 (72.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 102 countries for exports of this product. Most of it went to Egypt (16%), Uzbekistan (13%), Germany (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 35%. Among the main buyer markets, Russia grew fastest (+55% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey textured polyester yarn imports (HS 5402.33): 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 5402.33: Yarn, synthetic: filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), textured, of polyesters, not for retail sale, not sewing thread.
Common questions
What is the value of textured polyester yarn imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported textured polyester yarn worth $365.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 215.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 174 countries worldwide, with 8% of world imports. The value was down 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply textured polyester yarn to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($192.8 million), followed by India (31%) and South Korea (4%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 45 supplier countries in total. Bulgaria grew fastest among the top ten, up 51% on the year.
What is the average import price of textured polyester yarn per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.70 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.72 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of textured polyester yarn to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $570.4 million in 2017 to $365.7 million in 2024, a fall of 36%. The peak was 2022 at $587.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $498.8 million a year.
Does Turkey also export textured polyester yarn?
Yes. Turkey exported $175.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Egypt, Uzbekistan and Germany. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $190.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for textured polyester yarn?
The HS code for textured polyester yarn is subheading 5402.33. 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 5402 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Turkey. Tell us your product to see it live.
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