Tights of natural materials exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Turkey exported tights of natural materials worth $81.1 million (4.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 142 countries. That is 17% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $168.0 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 | $81.1M | 4.4K t |
| 2023 | $98.3M | 5.1K t |
| 2022 | $138.0M | 7.4K t |
| 2021 | $168.0M | 7.8K t |
| 2020 | $154.1M | 7.8K t |
| 2019 | $133.2M | 7.1K t |
| 2018 | $120.1M | 8.5K t |
| 2017 | $145.5M | 8.9K t |
Where Turkey exports tights of natural materials to
The largest buyer markets were Germany (27%), United Kingdom (13%), Kazakhstan (5%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 45%. Among the main buyer markets, Iraq grew fastest (+58% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $22.1M | 27% |
| United Kingdom | $10.3M | 13% |
| Kazakhstan | $3.9M | 4.8% |
| France | $3.9M | 4.8% |
| Poland | $3.0M | 3.8% |
| Sweden | $3.0M | 3.7% |
| Spain | $1.9M | 2.4% |
| Denmark | $1.9M | 2.3% |
| Netherlands | $1.7M | 2.1% |
| Iraq | $1.6M | 1.9% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $18.52 per kg, close to the world average of $16.21.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Tights of natural materials imports to Turkey
Imports of tights of natural materials by Turkey reached $9.3 million in 2024 (978 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Most of the value came from Bangladesh (30%), China (27%), Georgia (18%). Among the main suppliers, Portugal grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh | $2.8M | 30% |
| China | $2.5M | 27% |
| Georgia | $1.7M | 18% |
| United Kingdom | $593K | 6.4% |
| Egypt | $286K | 3.1% |
| Netherlands | $226K | 2.4% |
| Portugal | $162K | 1.7% |
| Serbia | $120K | 1.3% |
| Kazakhstan | $103K | 1.1% |
| India | $90K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey tights of natural materials exports (HS 6115.29): 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 6115.29: Hosiery: panty hose and tights (other than graduated compression hosiery), of textile materials (other than synthetic fibres), knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of tights of natural materials exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported tights of natural materials worth $81.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 142 countries worldwide, with 16% of world exports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries buy tights of natural materials from Turkey?
Germany was the largest buyer with 27% of the value ($22.1 million), followed by the United Kingdom (13%) and Kazakhstan (5%). The top three together account for 45%, out of 146 buyer countries in total. Iraq grew fastest among the top ten, up 58% on the year.
What is the average export price of tights of natural materials per kg?
The average declared export value was about $18.52 per kg in 2024, 14% above the world average of $16.21 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of tights of natural materials from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $145.5 million in 2017 to $81.1 million in 2024, a fall of 44%. The peak was 2021 at $168.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $129.8 million a year.
Does Turkey also import tights of natural materials?
Yes. Turkey imported $9.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Bangladesh, China and Georgia. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $71.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for tights of natural materials?
The HS code for tights of natural materials is subheading 6115.29. It sits in HS chapter 61 (apparel and clothing accessories; knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6115 page.
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