Combed superfine cotton yarn trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in combed superfine cotton yarn was worth $258.7 million in 2024, about 43.4 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 1% since 2017, and down 10% 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 | $258.7M | 43.4K t |
| 2023 | $289.0M | 40.3K t |
| 2022 | $317.1M | 37.0K t |
| 2021 | $278.8M | 40.3K t |
| 2020 | $187.0M | 32.0K t |
| 2019 | $211.8M | 35.3K t |
| 2018 | $271.0M | 40.5K t |
| 2017 | $255.3M | 42.0K t |
Top combed superfine cotton yarn exporting countries
India is the largest exporter with 35% of world exports, followed by China and Egypt. The top three supply 77% between them, out of 44 exporting countries.
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Germany (19%), Pakistan (14%) and Bangladesh (12%). 77 countries imported it, and the top three take 45% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $48.9M | 19% |
| Pakistan | $36.6M | 14% |
| Bangladesh | $29.9M | 12% |
| Austria | $21.7M | 8.4% |
| Italy | $21.1M | 8.2% |
| Romania | $19.3M | 7.5% |
| China | $12.0M | 4.6% |
| Japan | $10.4M | 4% |
| Vietnam | $9.1M | 3.5% |
| Switzerland | $8.5M | 3.3% |
| Turkey | $8.2M | 3.2% |
| South Korea | $4.2M | 1.6% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $5.96 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $10.84 per kg and China $4.89 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 superfine cotton yarn (HS 5205.27) 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 5205.27: Cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), single, of combed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, less than 106.38 but not less than 83.33 decitex (over 94 but not over 120 metric number), not for retail sale. HS 5205 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most combed superfine cotton yarn?
India exported $90.1 million in 2024, 35% of the world total, followed by China (30%) and Egypt (13%). In all, 44 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most combed superfine cotton yarn?
Germany imported $48.9 million in 2024, 19% of world imports, ahead of Pakistan (14%) and Bangladesh (12%). The top three importers together take 45%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in combed superfine cotton yarn?
It was worth $258.7 million in 2024, about 43.4 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 1% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $317.1 million. 44 countries reported exports and 77 reported imports.
What is the average price of combed superfine cotton yarn per kg?
The world average declared value was about $5.96 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $10.84 per kg and China $4.89 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 superfine cotton yarn?
The HS code for combed superfine cotton yarn is subheading 5205.27, 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.
How can I find combed superfine cotton yarn buyers and suppliers?
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