Twisted polyester filament yarn imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of twisted polyester filament yarn by Turkey reached $14.6 million in 2024 (5.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 137 countries. Value fell 46% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $49.4 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 | $14.6M | 5.2K t |
| 2023 | $26.9M | 8.2K t |
| 2022 | $37.7M | 12.1K t |
| 2021 | $32.1M | 11.0K t |
| 2020 | $25.2M | 9.9K t |
| 2019 | $34.8M | 11.3K t |
| 2018 | $41.3M | 11.6K t |
| 2017 | $49.4M | 14.9K t |
Where Turkey imports twisted polyester filament yarn from
South Korea alone supplied 70% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $10.2M | 70% |
| China | $2.3M | 16% |
| Malaysia | $1.1M | 7.8% |
| Spain | $358K | 2.5% |
| India | $337K | 2.3% |
| Italy | $70K | 0.5% |
| Bulgaria | $55K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $50K | 0.3% |
| Switzerland | $3K | 0% |
| Egypt | $2K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.81 per kg, close to the world average of $3.46.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Twisted polyester filament yarn exports from Turkey
Exports of twisted polyester filament yarn by Turkey reached $10.4 million in 2024 (2.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 67 countries. The largest buyer markets were Germany (49%), Canada (18%), United States (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Canada grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $5.1M | 49% |
| Canada | $1.8M | 18% |
| United States | $706K | 6.8% |
| Uzbekistan | $414K | 4% |
| Syria | $369K | 3.6% |
| Italy | $308K | 3% |
| Iraq | $228K | 2.2% |
| Poland | $190K | 1.8% |
| France | $164K | 1.6% |
| Egypt | $90K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey twisted polyester filament yarn imports (HS 5402.52): 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 5402.52: Yarn, synthetic: filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), of polyesters (not high tenacity or textured), single, twisted more than 50 turns per metre, not for retail sale, not sewing thread.
Common questions
What is the value of twisted polyester filament yarn imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported twisted polyester filament yarn worth $14.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 137 countries worldwide, with 8% of world imports. The value was down 46% on 2023.
Which countries supply twisted polyester filament yarn to Turkey?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 70% of the value ($10.2 million), followed by China (16%) and Malaysia (8%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 90% on the year.
What is the average import price of twisted polyester filament yarn per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.81 per kg in 2024, 19% below the world average of $3.46 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of twisted polyester filament yarn to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $49.4 million in 2017 to $14.6 million in 2024, a fall of 70%. The peak was 2017 at $49.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $32.8 million a year.
Does Turkey also export twisted polyester filament yarn?
Yes. Turkey exported $10.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, Canada and the United States. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $4.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for twisted polyester filament yarn?
The HS code for twisted polyester filament yarn is subheading 5402.52. 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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