Combed medium-fine blended cotton yarn trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in combed medium-fine blended cotton yarn was worth $330.9 million in 2024, about 98.6 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 10% since 2017, and up 4% 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 | $330.9M | 98.6K t |
| 2023 | $318.2M | 95.0K t |
| 2022 | $358.4M | 85.2K t |
| 2021 | $401.0M | 111.0K t |
| 2020 | $244.4M | 85.0K t |
| 2019 | $270.9M | 87.9K t |
| 2018 | $327.0M | 97.0K t |
| 2017 | $300.0M | 91.3K t |
Top combed medium-fine blended cotton yarn exporting countries
Vietnam is the largest exporter with 51% of world exports, followed by India and Costa Rica. The top three supply 79% between them, out of 43 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | $169.1M | 51% |
| India | $48.6M | 15% |
| Costa Rica | $42.2M | 13% |
| Indonesia | $27.8M | 8.4% |
| China | $7.8M | 2.4% |
| Nicaragua | $6.6M | 2% |
| Turkey | $4.7M | 1.4% |
| Malaysia | $3.4M | 1% |
| Hong Kong | $3.1M | 0.9% |
| Honduras | $3.1M | 0.9% |
| Guatemala | $2.7M | 0.8% |
| Thailand | $1.8M | 0.6% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Guatemala (22%), China (21%) and South Korea (14%). 72 countries imported it, and the top three take 57% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Guatemala | $71.7M | 22% |
| China | $70.1M | 21% |
| South Korea | $45.9M | 14% |
| Cambodia | $20.6M | 6.2% |
| Bangladesh | $18.9M | 5.7% |
| Indonesia | $13.1M | 4% |
| Egypt | $11.2M | 3.4% |
| Malaysia | $9.8M | 3% |
| Philippines | $9.5M | 2.9% |
| Honduras | $7.9M | 2.4% |
| Vietnam | $7.7M | 2.3% |
| Thailand | $4.5M | 1.4% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $3.36 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, China averaged $5.61 per kg and India $2.89 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 medium-fine blended cotton yarn (HS 5206.23) 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 5206.23: Cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), single, of combed fibres, less than 85% by weight of cotton, less than 232.56 but not less than 192.31 decitex (exceeding 43 but not exceeding 52 metric number), not for retail sale. HS 5206 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most combed medium-fine blended cotton yarn?
Vietnam exported $169.1 million in 2024, 51% of the world total, followed by India (15%) and Costa Rica (13%). In all, 43 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most combed medium-fine blended cotton yarn?
Guatemala imported $71.7 million in 2024, 22% of world imports, ahead of China (21%) and South Korea (14%). The top three importers together take 57%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in combed medium-fine blended cotton yarn?
It was worth $330.9 million in 2024, about 98.6 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 10% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $401.0 million. 43 countries reported exports and 72 reported imports.
What is the average price of combed medium-fine blended cotton yarn per kg?
The world average declared value was about $3.36 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, China averaged $5.61 per kg and India $2.89 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for combed medium-fine blended cotton yarn?
The HS code for combed medium-fine blended cotton yarn is subheading 5206.23, 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 5206 page.
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