Viscose rayon staple fiber exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Turkey exported viscose rayon staple fiber worth $4.2 million (2.1 thousand tonnes). That is 25% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 44% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $19.0 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 | $4.2M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $5.6M | 2.6K t |
| 2022 | $2.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $527K | 207 t |
| 2020 | $4.4M | 2.3K t |
| 2019 | $19.0M | 9.2K t |
| 2018 | $981K | 373 t |
| 2017 | $337K | 125 t |
Where Turkey exports viscose rayon staple fiber to
Iran alone took 60% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Bulgaria grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iran | $2.6M | 60% |
| Bulgaria | $239K | 5.7% |
| Russia | $220K | 5.2% |
| Spain | $182K | 4.3% |
| Peru | $153K | 3.6% |
| Germany | $146K | 3.4% |
| Uzbekistan | $117K | 2.8% |
| Romania | $107K | 2.5% |
| Bangladesh | $84K | 2% |
| Austria | $82K | 1.9% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.01 per kg, close to the world average of $1.99.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Viscose rayon staple fiber imports to Turkey
Imports of viscose rayon staple fiber by Turkey reached $542.4 million in 2024 (285.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 104 countries for imports of this product. Most of the value came from Indonesia (41%), Austria (26%), China (14%). Among the main suppliers, Indonesia grew fastest (+164% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $221.2M | 41% |
| Austria | $138.8M | 26% |
| China | $74.8M | 14% |
| Thailand | $56.5M | 10% |
| India | $35.5M | 6.6% |
| United Kingdom | $5.1M | 1% |
| Germany | $4.4M | 0.8% |
| Singapore | $3.5M | 0.7% |
| United States | $1.6M | 0.3% |
| Italy | $425K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey viscose rayon staple fiber exports (HS 5504.10): 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 5504.10: Fibres: artificial staple fibres, of viscose, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning.
Common questions
What is the value of viscose rayon staple fiber exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported viscose rayon staple fiber worth $4.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 65 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 25% on 2023.
Which countries buy viscose rayon staple fiber from Turkey?
Iran was the largest buyer with 60% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by Bulgaria (6%) and Russia (5%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 43 buyer countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 993% on the year.
What is the average export price of viscose rayon staple fiber per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.01 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.99 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of viscose rayon staple fiber from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $337 thousand in 2017 to $4.2 million in 2024. The peak was 2019 at $19.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.7 million a year.
Does Turkey also import viscose rayon staple fiber?
Yes. Turkey imported $542.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Indonesia, Austria and China. That compares with exports of $4.2 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for viscose rayon staple fiber?
The HS code for viscose rayon staple fiber is subheading 5504.10. It sits in HS chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5504 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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