Waste silk yarn imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $3.8 million of waste silk yarn in 2024 (40 tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 93 countries. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% 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 | $3.8M | 40 t |
| 2023 | $3.8M | 44 t |
| 2022 | $3.5M | 56 t |
| 2021 | $2.8M | 49 t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 34 t |
| 2019 | $3.6M | 41 t |
| 2018 | $1.3M | 29 t |
| 2017 | $875K | 19 t |
Where Turkey imports waste silk yarn from
The largest suppliers were Italy (46%), China (39%), Thailand (13%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+265% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $1.7M | 46% |
| China | $1.5M | 39% |
| Thailand | $511K | 13% |
| Germany | $53K | 1.4% |
| Vietnam | $40K | 1% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
| Austria | $0K | 0% |
| Czech Republic | $0K | 0% |
| Spain | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $96.57 per kg, 81% above the world average of $53.27. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 5005: Yarn spun from silk waste, not put up for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of waste silk yarn imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported waste silk yarn worth $3.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 40 tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 93 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply waste silk yarn to Turkey?
Italy was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by China (39%) and Thailand (13%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 265% on the year.
What is the average import price of waste silk yarn per kg?
The average declared import value was about $96.57 per kg in 2024, 81% above the world average of $53.27 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 imports of waste silk yarn to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $875 thousand in 2017 to $3.8 million in 2024, an increase of 338%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for waste silk yarn?
The HS code for waste silk yarn is heading 5005. In Turkey all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 5005.00. It sits in HS chapter 50 (silk). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5005 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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