Tire cord fabric exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Turkey exported $148.4 million of tire cord fabric in 2024 (26.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 94 countries for exports of this product. That is 5% 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 | $148.4M | 26.6K t |
| 2023 | $141.0M | 22.6K t |
| 2022 | $145.3M | 25.9K t |
| 2021 | $119.4M | 25.0K t |
| 2020 | $95.9M | 22.0K t |
| 2019 | $130.1M | 28.5K t |
| 2018 | $134.6M | 30.0K t |
| 2017 | $131.3M | 30.0K t |
Where Turkey exports tire cord fabric to
The largest buyer markets were United States (17%), Serbia (15%), Luxembourg (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 38%. Among the main buyer markets, Serbia grew fastest (+36% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $25.6M | 17% |
| Serbia | $22.1M | 15% |
| Luxembourg | $9.3M | 6.3% |
| Poland | $9.1M | 6.2% |
| United Kingdom | $9.0M | 6.1% |
| Germany | $7.6M | 5.1% |
| Hungary | $7.2M | 4.8% |
| Czech Republic | $6.5M | 4.4% |
| France | $5.5M | 3.7% |
| Finland | $4.8M | 3.2% |
Product types under HS 5902
| 5902.10 | Textile fabrics: tyrecord of high tenacity yarn of nylon or other polyamides | 73% |
| 5902.20 | Textile fabrics: tyrecord of high tenacity yarn of polyester | 26% |
| 5902.90 | Textile fabrics: tyrecord of high tenacity yarn of viscose rayon | 1.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5902.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.58 per kg, 40% above the world average of $3.98. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Tire cord fabric imports to Turkey
In 2024, Turkey imported tire cord fabric worth $72.8 million (19.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. The largest suppliers were China (41%), Vietnam (17%), Romania (15%). Among the main suppliers, Indonesia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $29.7M | 41% |
| Vietnam | $12.2M | 17% |
| Romania | $11.3M | 16% |
| Belarus | $7.5M | 10% |
| Italy | $3.0M | 4.1% |
| Luxembourg | $2.7M | 3.7% |
| South Korea | $1.9M | 2.6% |
| Indonesia | $1.6M | 2.2% |
| Japan | $717K | 1% |
| Taiwan | $645K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
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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 5902: Textile fabrics; tyrecord of high tenacity yarn of nylon or other polyamides polyesters or viscose rayon.
Common questions
What is the value of tire cord fabric exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported tire cord fabric worth $148.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 26.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 94 countries worldwide, with 5% of world exports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries buy tire cord fabric from Turkey?
The United States was the largest buyer with 17% of the value ($25.6 million), followed by Serbia (15%) and Luxembourg (6%). The top three together account for 38%, out of 64 buyer countries in total. Serbia grew fastest among the top ten, up 36% on the year.
What is the average export price of tire cord fabric per kg?
The average declared export value was about $5.58 per kg in 2024, 40% above the world average of $3.98 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have exports of tire cord fabric from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $131.3 million in 2017 to $148.4 million in 2024, an increase of 13%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import tire cord fabric?
Yes. Turkey imported $72.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Vietnam and Romania. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $75.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for tire cord fabric?
The HS code for tire cord fabric is heading 5902. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 5902.10 (73% of the value) and 5902.20 (26%). It sits in HS chapter 59 (textile fabrics; impregnated, coated, covered or laminated; textile articles of a kind suitable for industrial use). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5902 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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