Coarse cotton yarn trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in coarse cotton yarn was worth $836.6 million in 2024, about 380.1 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 47% since 2017, and up 17% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $836.6M | 380.1K t |
| 2023 | $716.6M | 305.2K t |
| 2022 | $718.1M | 253.0K t |
| 2021 | $822.2M | 330.9K t |
| 2020 | $557.6M | 275.3K t |
| 2019 | $602.3M | 267.1K t |
| 2018 | $626.5M | 272.7K t |
| 2017 | $569.9M | 231.9K t |
Top coarse cotton yarn exporting countries
Vietnam is the largest exporter with 34% of world exports, followed by Pakistan and the United States. The top three supply 73% between them, out of 84 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | $287.0M | 34% |
| Pakistan | $256.1M | 31% |
| United States | $67.2M | 8% |
| India | $60.8M | 7.3% |
| Turkey | $40.8M | 4.9% |
| China | $19.1M | 2.3% |
| Taiwan | $13.8M | 1.7% |
| Indonesia | $10.0M | 1.2% |
| Spain | $9.9M | 1.2% |
| Egypt | $9.8M | 1.2% |
| Malaysia | $9.3M | 1.1% |
| Bangladesh | $9.1M | 1.1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are China (64%), the Dominican Republic (9%) and Bangladesh (7%). 141 countries imported it, and the top three take 81% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $537.4M | 64% |
| Dominican Republic | $77.4M | 9.3% |
| Bangladesh | $61.5M | 7.4% |
| Egypt | $35.6M | 4.3% |
| Italy | $13.1M | 1.6% |
| Portugal | $10.2M | 1.2% |
| Germany | $8.7M | 1% |
| Vietnam | $8.1M | 1% |
| United States | $6.4M | 0.8% |
| El Salvador | $5.6M | 0.7% |
| Indonesia | $5.5M | 0.7% |
| Pakistan | $4.6M | 0.6% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $2.20 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, China averaged $3.65 per kg and Vietnam $1.94 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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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 5205.11: Cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), single, of uncombed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, measuring 714.29 decitex or more, (not exceeding 14 metric number), not for retail sale. HS 5205 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most coarse cotton yarn?
Vietnam exported $287.0 million in 2024, 34% of the world total, followed by Pakistan (31%) and the United States (8%). In all, 84 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most coarse cotton yarn?
China imported $537.4 million in 2024, 64% of world imports, ahead of the Dominican Republic (9%) and Bangladesh (7%). The top three importers together take 81%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in coarse cotton yarn?
It was worth $836.6 million in 2024, about 380.1 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 47% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 84 countries reported exports and 141 reported imports.
What is the average price of coarse cotton yarn per kg?
The world average declared value was about $2.20 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, China averaged $3.65 per kg and Vietnam $1.94 per kg, so grade and origin matter. The average mixes every grade and size, so use it as a market reference rather than an offer.
What is the HS code for coarse cotton yarn?
The HS code for coarse cotton yarn is subheading 5205.11, in chapter 52 (cotton). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 5205 page.
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