Warp knit fabric exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Turkey exported warp knit fabric worth $90.0 million (16.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 9th of 127 countries for exports of this product. That is 13% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $182.6 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 | $90.0M | 16.5K t |
| 2023 | $102.9M | 17.6K t |
| 2022 | $132.7M | 21.6K t |
| 2021 | $140.7M | 22.8K t |
| 2020 | $101.7M | 18.3K t |
| 2019 | $139.0M | 23.0K t |
| 2018 | $177.4M | 28.1K t |
| 2017 | $182.6M | 26.7K t |
Where Turkey exports warp knit fabric to
Most of it went to Belarus (7%), Serbia (6%), Bulgaria (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 19%. Among the main buyer markets, Ukraine grew fastest (+112% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belarus | $5.9M | 6.6% |
| Serbia | $5.8M | 6.5% |
| Bulgaria | $5.7M | 6.3% |
| Ukraine | $5.4M | 6% |
| Egypt | $5.1M | 5.7% |
| United Kingdom | $3.9M | 4.3% |
| Italy | $3.8M | 4.2% |
| United States | $3.2M | 3.6% |
| Armenia | $3.1M | 3.5% |
| Poland | $3.0M | 3.3% |
Product types under HS 6005
| 6005.37 | Fabrics: warp knit (including those made on galloon knitting machines), other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04, of synthetic fibres, dyed | 36% |
| 6005.36 | Fabrics: warp knit (including those made on galloon knitting machines), other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04, of synthetic fibres, bleached or… | 22% |
| 6005.22 | Fabrics: warp knit (including those made on galloon knitting machines), other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04, of cotton, dyed | 15% |
| 6005.39 | Fabrics: warp knit (including those made on galloon knitting machines), other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04, of synthetic fibres, printed | 8.3% |
| 6005.90 | Fabrics: warp knit (including those made on galloon knitting machines), other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04, excluding those made from cotton… | 4.1% |
| 6005.38 | Fabrics: warp knit (including those made on galloon knitting machines), other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04, of synthetic fibres, yarns of… | 3.8% |
| 6005.21 | Fabrics: warp knit (including those made on galloon knitting machines), other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04, of cotton, unbleached or bleached | 2.7% |
| 6005.23 | Fabrics: warp knit (including those made on galloon knitting machines), other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04, of cotton, yarns of different… | 2.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6005.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.47 per kg, close to the world average of $5.69.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Warp knit fabric imports to Turkey
In 2024, Turkey imported warp knit fabric worth $43.5 million (5.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. One supplier dominates: China accounted for 72% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Malaysia grew fastest (+130% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $31.4M | 72% |
| Malaysia | $2.5M | 5.7% |
| Germany | $1.9M | 4.4% |
| Bulgaria | $1.3M | 2.9% |
| France | $1.2M | 2.8% |
| Italy | $999K | 2.3% |
| Spain | $675K | 1.6% |
| United Kingdom | $662K | 1.5% |
| Netherlands | $417K | 1% |
| Egypt | $407K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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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 6005: Fabrics; warp knit (including those made on galloon knitting machines), other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04.
Common questions
What is the value of warp knit fabric exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported warp knit fabric worth $90.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 16.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 127 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries buy warp knit fabric from Turkey?
Belarus was the largest buyer with 7% of the value ($5.9 million), followed by Serbia (6%) and Bulgaria (6%). The top three together account for 19%, out of 116 buyer countries in total. Ukraine grew fastest among the top ten, up 112% on the year.
What is the average export price of warp knit fabric per kg?
The average declared export value was about $5.47 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $5.69 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have exports of warp knit fabric from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $182.6 million in 2017 to $90.0 million in 2024, a fall of 51%. The peak was 2017 at $182.6 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import warp knit fabric?
Yes. Turkey imported $43.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Malaysia and Germany. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $46.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for warp knit fabric?
The HS code for warp knit fabric is heading 6005. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 6005.37 (36% of the value) and 6005.36 (22%). It sits in HS chapter 60 (fabrics; knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6005 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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