Viscose rayon staple yarn exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Turkey exported viscose rayon staple yarn worth $29.9 million (6.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 66 countries. Value rose 9% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $53.2 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 | $29.9M | 6.2K t |
| 2023 | $27.6M | 5.1K t |
| 2022 | $37.7M | 6.5K t |
| 2021 | $40.4M | 10.7K t |
| 2020 | $29.6M | 7.0K t |
| 2019 | $37.7M | 10.5K t |
| 2018 | $53.2M | 14.8K t |
| 2017 | $49.5M | 13.5K t |
Where Turkey exports viscose rayon staple yarn to
The largest buyer markets were Italy (43%), Serbia (7%), Germany (6%). Among the main buyer markets, Serbia grew fastest (+93% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $12.9M | 43% |
| Serbia | $2.0M | 6.6% |
| Germany | $1.8M | 6% |
| Austria | $1.7M | 5.8% |
| Bulgaria | $1.6M | 5.4% |
| Egypt | $1.4M | 4.7% |
| Mexico | $1.3M | 4.4% |
| France | $1.0M | 3.4% |
| Russia | $869K | 2.9% |
| Spain | $750K | 2.5% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.85 per kg, 70% above the world average of $2.86. 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.
Viscose rayon staple yarn imports to Turkey
Turkey imported $19.8 million of viscose rayon staple yarn in 2024 (6.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 9th of 109 countries for imports of this product. The largest suppliers were Indonesia (46%), India (16%), Croatia (15%). Among the main suppliers, Croatia grew fastest (+66% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $9.1M | 46% |
| India | $3.1M | 16% |
| Croatia | $2.9M | 15% |
| Egypt | $2.6M | 13% |
| China | $1.1M | 5.6% |
| Singapore | $266K | 1.3% |
| Austria | $222K | 1.1% |
| Italy | $195K | 1% |
| United States | $89K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $81K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey viscose rayon staple yarn exports (HS 5510.11): 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 5510.11: Yarn: (not sewing thread), single, of artificial staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of artificial staple fibres, not put up for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of viscose rayon staple yarn exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported viscose rayon staple yarn worth $29.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 66 countries worldwide, with 5% of world exports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries buy viscose rayon staple yarn from Turkey?
Italy was the largest buyer with 43% of the value ($12.9 million), followed by Serbia (7%) and Germany (6%). The top three together account for 56%, out of 61 buyer countries in total. Serbia grew fastest among the top ten, up 93% on the year.
What is the average export price of viscose rayon staple yarn per kg?
The average declared export value was about $4.85 per kg in 2024, 70% above the world average of $2.86 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of viscose rayon staple yarn from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $49.5 million in 2017 to $29.9 million in 2024, a fall of 40%. The peak was 2018 at $53.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $38.2 million a year.
Does Turkey also import viscose rayon staple yarn?
Yes. Turkey imported $19.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Indonesia, India and Croatia. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $10.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for viscose rayon staple yarn?
The HS code for viscose rayon staple yarn is subheading 5510.11. It sits in HS chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5510 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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