Cotton terry towelling, bleached trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in cotton terry towelling, bleached was worth $101.7 million in 2024, about 20.0 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 31% since 2017, and up 14% 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 | $101.7M | 20.0K t |
| 2023 | $88.8M | 12.7K t |
| 2022 | $86.7M | 12.3K t |
| 2021 | $90.1M | 13.4K t |
| 2020 | $66.3M | 11.1K t |
| 2019 | $79.6M | 13.8K t |
| 2018 | $87.1M | 14.4K t |
| 2017 | $77.4M | 12.5K t |
Top cotton terry towelling, bleached exporting countries
Turkey is the largest exporter with 16% of world exports, followed by China and Kyrgyzstan. The top three supply 45% between them, out of 94 exporting countries.
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Russia is the biggest buyer with 19% of world imports, ahead of Algeria and Japan. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 35% across 170 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $18.8M | 19% |
| Algeria | $8.4M | 8.2% |
| Japan | $8.4M | 8.2% |
| Paraguay | $5.2M | 5.1% |
| Brazil | $5.1M | 5% |
| United Kingdom | $4.9M | 4.8% |
| Indonesia | $4.7M | 4.6% |
| France | $3.2M | 3.2% |
| United States | $2.9M | 2.8% |
| Morocco | $2.6M | 2.5% |
| Canada | $2.5M | 2.4% |
| Serbia | $2.2M | 2.2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $5.07 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Uzbekistan averaged $34.12 per kg and Kyrgyzstan $1.77 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 5802.19: Fabrics: terry towelling and similar woven terry fabrics, of cotton, bleached, excluding narrow fabrics of heading no. 5806. HS 5802 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most cotton terry towelling, bleached?
Turkey exported $16.3 million in 2024, 16% of the world total, followed by China (16%) and Kyrgyzstan (13%). In all, 94 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most cotton terry towelling, bleached?
Russia imported $18.8 million in 2024, 19% of world imports, ahead of Algeria (8%) and Japan (8%). The top three importers together take 35%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in cotton terry towelling, bleached?
It was worth $101.7 million in 2024, about 20.0 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 31% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 94 countries reported exports and 170 reported imports.
What is the average price of cotton terry towelling, bleached per kg?
The world average declared value was about $5.07 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Uzbekistan averaged $34.12 per kg and Kyrgyzstan $1.77 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 cotton terry towelling, bleached?
The HS code for cotton terry towelling, bleached is subheading 5802.19, in chapter 58 (fabrics; special woven fabrics, tufted textile fabrics, lace, tapestries, trimmings, embroidery). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 5802 page.
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