Vegetable fiber yarn imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported vegetable fiber yarn worth $4.8 million (2.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 142 countries. Value rose 37% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% a year on average.
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 | $4.8M | 2.4K t |
| 2023 | $3.5M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $4.6M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $4.0M | 2.0K t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 983 t |
| 2019 | $1.3M | 603 t |
| 2018 | $943K | 426 t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 614 t |
Where Turkey imports vegetable fiber yarn from
China alone supplied 54% of it. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+53% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.6M | 54% |
| Spain | $1.2M | 25% |
| Italy | $518K | 11% |
| Egypt | $239K | 5% |
| Taiwan | $158K | 3.3% |
| Portugal | $68K | 1.4% |
| Dominican Republic | $12K | 0.3% |
| Netherlands | $12K | 0.3% |
| Ireland | $9K | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.97 per kg, close to the world average of $2.24.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Vegetable fiber yarn exports from Turkey
Exports of vegetable fiber yarn by Turkey reached $1.7 million in 2024 (354 tonnes). It ranks 10th of 83 countries for exports of this product. Most of it went to Denmark (17%), Italy (13%), United Arab Emirates (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 39%. Among the main buyer markets, Uzbekistan grew fastest (+920% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Denmark | $287K | 17% |
| Italy | $210K | 13% |
| United Arab Emirates | $159K | 9.6% |
| United States | $138K | 8.3% |
| Germany | $107K | 6.4% |
| Spain | $86K | 5.1% |
| Greece | $73K | 4.4% |
| Uzbekistan | $72K | 4.3% |
| Bulgaria | $42K | 2.5% |
| Palestine | $41K | 2.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey vegetable fiber yarn imports (HS 5308.90): 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 5308.90: Yarn: of vegetable textile fibres n.e.c. in heading no. 5306, 5307 and 5308.
Common questions
What is the value of vegetable fiber yarn imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported vegetable fiber yarn worth $4.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 142 countries worldwide, with 6% of world imports. The value was up 37% on 2023.
Which countries supply vegetable fiber yarn to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by Spain (25%) and Italy (11%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 53% on the year.
What is the average import price of vegetable fiber yarn per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.97 per kg in 2024, 12% below the world average of $2.24 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of vegetable fiber yarn to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $4.8 million in 2024, an increase of 274%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.8 million a year.
Does Turkey also export vegetable fiber yarn?
Yes. Turkey exported $1.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Denmark, Italy and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $3.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for vegetable fiber yarn?
The HS code for vegetable fiber yarn is subheading 5308.90. It sits in HS chapter 53 (vegetable textile fibres; paper yarn and woven fabrics of paper yarn). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5308 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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