Textured polypropylene yarn exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of textured polypropylene yarn by Turkey reached $26.6 million in 2024 (10.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 73 countries for exports of this product. That is 22% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $98.1 million.
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 | $26.6M | 10.8K t |
| 2023 | $34.1M | 12.8K t |
| 2022 | $56.3M | 20.9K t |
| 2021 | $90.4M | 34.0K t |
| 2020 | $59.8M | 26.6K t |
| 2019 | $71.0M | 30.5K t |
| 2018 | $98.1M | 34.0K t |
| 2017 | $73.8M | 29.2K t |
Where Turkey exports textured polypropylene yarn to
The largest buyer markets were United Kingdom (26%), Morocco (22%), Belgium (17%). Among the main buyer markets, Pakistan grew fastest (+281% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $7.0M | 27% |
| Morocco | $6.0M | 23% |
| Belgium | $4.5M | 17% |
| Australia | $1.3M | 5% |
| United States | $1.3M | 4.7% |
| Pakistan | $1.2M | 4.4% |
| Italy | $1.1M | 4.1% |
| Ukraine | $740K | 2.8% |
| India | $738K | 2.8% |
| Spain | $684K | 2.6% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.47 per kg, close to the world average of $2.67.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Textured polypropylene yarn imports to Turkey
Turkey imported $3.8 million of textured polypropylene yarn in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 3%. Most of the value came from Belgium (39%), Egypt (32%), Slovakia (16%). Among the main suppliers, Turkmenistan grew fastest (+183% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $1.5M | 39% |
| Egypt | $1.2M | 32% |
| Slovakia | $620K | 17% |
| China | $143K | 3.8% |
| Turkmenistan | $127K | 3.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $90K | 2.4% |
| Croatia | $40K | 1.1% |
| Germany | $23K | 0.6% |
| Poland | $17K | 0.4% |
| Italy | $15K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey textured polypropylene yarn exports (HS 5402.34): 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 5402.34: Yarn, synthetic: filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), textured, of polypropylene, not for retail sale, not sewing thread.
Common questions
What is the value of textured polypropylene yarn exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported textured polypropylene yarn worth $26.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 73 countries worldwide, with 18% of world exports. The value was down 22% on 2023.
Which countries buy textured polypropylene yarn from Turkey?
The United Kingdom was the largest buyer with 26% of the value ($7.0 million), followed by Morocco (22%) and Belgium (17%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 69 buyer countries in total. Pakistan grew fastest among the top ten, up 281% on the year.
What is the average export price of textured polypropylene yarn per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.47 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $2.67 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of textured polypropylene yarn from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $73.8 million in 2017 to $26.6 million in 2024, a fall of 64%. The peak was 2018 at $98.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $63.8 million a year.
Does Turkey also import textured polypropylene yarn?
Yes. Turkey imported $3.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Belgium, Egypt and Slovakia. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $22.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for textured polypropylene yarn?
The HS code for textured polypropylene yarn is subheading 5402.34. 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?
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