Wide elastic knit fabric exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of wide elastic knit fabric by Turkey reached $17.4 million in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 106 countries for exports of this product. That is 68% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $17.4M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $10.4M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $13.9M | 3.7K t |
| 2021 | $9.6M | 2.2K t |
| 2020 | $9.1M | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $9.4M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $8.5M | 1.0K t |
| 2017 | $12.7M | 1.4K t |
Where Turkey exports wide elastic knit fabric to
Lebanon alone took 55% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Morocco grew fastest (+242% on the year before).
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.82 per kg, 23% above the world average of $8.00. 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.
Wide elastic knit fabric imports to Turkey
Turkey imported $1.6 million of wide elastic knit fabric in 2024 (138 tonnes). The largest suppliers were Lebanon (25%), Italy (22%), Bulgaria (16%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey wide elastic knit fabric exports (HS 6004.90): 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 6004.90: Fabrics: knitted or crocheted, other than those of heading 60.01, of a width exceeding 30 cm, containing by weight 5% or more of elastomeric yarn or rubber thread,.
Common questions
What is the value of wide elastic knit fabric exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported wide elastic knit fabric worth $17.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 106 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was up 68% on 2023.
Which countries buy wide elastic knit fabric from Turkey?
Lebanon was the largest buyer with 55% of the value ($9.6 million), followed by Morocco (24%) and Kyrgyzstan (7%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 54 buyer countries in total. Ukraine grew fastest among the top ten, up 793% on the year.
What is the average export price of wide elastic knit fabric per kg?
The average declared export value was about $9.82 per kg in 2024, 23% above the world average of $8.00 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of wide elastic knit fabric from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $12.7 million in 2017 to $17.4 million in 2024, an increase of 37%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $11.4 million a year.
Does Turkey also import wide elastic knit fabric?
Yes. Turkey imported $1.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Lebanon, Italy and Bulgaria. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $15.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for wide elastic knit fabric?
The HS code for wide elastic knit fabric is subheading 6004.90. It sits in HS chapter 60 (fabrics; knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6004 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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