Twisted polypropylene filament yarn exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Turkey exported $36.3 million of twisted polypropylene filament yarn in 2024 (16.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 38 countries for exports of this product. Value rose 8% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $47.1 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 | $36.3M | 16.5K t |
| 2023 | $33.7M | 14.7K t |
| 2022 | $40.4M | 16.2K t |
| 2021 | $40.2M | 15.2K t |
| 2020 | $33.3M | 15.7K t |
| 2019 | $43.5M | 19.5K t |
| 2018 | $47.1M | 19.6K t |
| 2017 | $41.2M | 18.2K t |
Where Turkey exports twisted polypropylene filament yarn to
The largest buyer markets were Netherlands (23%), Belgium (18%), United Kingdom (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Libya grew fastest (+369% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $8.4M | 23% |
| Belgium | $6.7M | 18% |
| United Kingdom | $4.7M | 13% |
| Jordan | $3.4M | 9.5% |
| Morocco | $2.8M | 7.8% |
| Libya | $2.1M | 5.7% |
| India | $1.6M | 4.4% |
| Pakistan | $1.6M | 4.3% |
| Indonesia | $828K | 2.3% |
| United States | $817K | 2.3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.20 per kg, close to the world average of $2.42.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Twisted polypropylene filament yarn imports to Turkey
Imports of twisted polypropylene filament yarn by Turkey reached $375 thousand in 2024 (77 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. One supplier dominates: United States accounted for 74% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $279K | 74% |
| China | $61K | 16% |
| Belgium | $29K | 7.6% |
| Vietnam | $5K | 1.2% |
| Germany | $1K | 0.3% |
| Turkmenistan | $1K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey twisted polypropylene filament yarn exports (HS 5402.53): 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 5402.53: Yarn, synthetic: filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), of polypropylene (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 polypropylene filament yarn exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported twisted polypropylene filament yarn worth $36.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 16.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 38 countries worldwide, with 62% of world exports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries buy twisted polypropylene filament yarn from Turkey?
The Netherlands was the largest buyer with 23% of the value ($8.4 million), followed by Belgium (18%) and the United Kingdom (13%). The top three together account for 55%, out of 37 buyer countries in total. Libya grew fastest among the top ten, up 369% on the year.
What is the average export price of twisted polypropylene filament yarn per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.20 per kg in 2024, 9% below the world average of $2.42 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of twisted polypropylene filament yarn from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $41.2 million in 2017 to $36.3 million in 2024, a fall of 12%. The peak was 2018 at $47.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $39.5 million a year.
Does Turkey also import twisted polypropylene filament yarn?
Yes. Turkey imported $375 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the United States, China and Belgium. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $36.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for twisted polypropylene filament yarn?
The HS code for twisted polypropylene filament yarn is subheading 5402.53. 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?
Shipment-level records for Turkey reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
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