Combed fine cotton yarn trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in combed fine cotton yarn was worth $1.23 billion in 2024, about 349.6 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 21% since 2017, and down 12% 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 | $1.23B | 349.6K t |
| 2023 | $1.40B | 379.0K t |
| 2022 | $1.35B | 265.9K t |
| 2021 | $1.64B | 375.4K t |
| 2020 | $1.21B | 372.6K t |
| 2019 | $1.46B | 418.7K t |
| 2018 | $1.73B | 475.5K t |
| 2017 | $1.56B | 439.2K t |
Top combed fine cotton yarn exporting countries
Exports are led by India (50%), Vietnam (18%) and China (9%). 57 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 77%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $616.5M | 50% |
| Vietnam | $219.6M | 18% |
| China | $111.3M | 9% |
| Uzbekistan | $63.0M | 5.1% |
| Turkey | $59.3M | 4.8% |
| Indonesia | $39.8M | 3.2% |
| United States | $37.7M | 3.1% |
| Malaysia | $15.1M | 1.2% |
| South Korea | $7.0M | 0.6% |
| Hong Kong | $6.7M | 0.5% |
| Portugal | $6.7M | 0.5% |
| Italy | $6.2M | 0.5% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Bangladesh (37%), China (21%) and Vietnam (6%). 120 countries imported it, and the top three take 63% of the value.
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $3.52 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $4.43 per kg and Uzbekistan $2.99 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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The shipment records behind Combed fine cotton yarn (HS 5205.24) importers and exporters, worldwide: 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 5205.24: Cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), single, of combed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, less than 192.31 but not less than 125 decitex (exceeding 52 but not exceeding 80 metric number), not for retail sale. HS 5205 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most combed fine cotton yarn?
India exported $616.5 million in 2024, 50% of the world total, followed by Vietnam (18%) and China (9%). In all, 57 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most combed fine cotton yarn?
Bangladesh imported $450.3 million in 2024, 37% of world imports, ahead of China (21%) and Vietnam (6%). The top three importers together take 63%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in combed fine cotton yarn?
It was worth $1.23 billion in 2024, about 349.6 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 21% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $1.73 billion. 57 countries reported exports and 120 reported imports.
What is the average price of combed fine cotton yarn per kg?
The world average declared value was about $3.52 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $4.43 per kg and Uzbekistan $2.99 per kg, so grade and origin matter. Read it as a benchmark: it blends all grades, origins and contract terms.
What is the HS code for combed fine cotton yarn?
The HS code for combed fine cotton yarn is subheading 5205.24, 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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