Medium cotton yarn trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in medium cotton yarn was worth $2.99 billion in 2024, about 1.26 million tonnes. That is a fall of 22% since 2017, and down 11% 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 | $2.99B | 1.26M t |
| 2023 | $3.36B | 1.31M t |
| 2022 | $4.05B | 1.30M t |
| 2021 | $4.57B | 1.70M t |
| 2020 | $3.10B | 1.46M t |
| 2019 | $3.70B | 1.51M t |
| 2018 | $4.11B | 1.60M t |
| 2017 | $3.83B | 1.60M t |
Top medium cotton yarn exporting countries
Vietnam is the largest exporter with 26% of world exports, followed by the United States and India. The top three supply 57% between them, out of 95 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | $774.2M | 26% |
| United States | $566.3M | 19% |
| India | $364.9M | 12% |
| Pakistan | $338.9M | 11% |
| Uzbekistan | $265.8M | 8.9% |
| Malaysia | $119.1M | 4% |
| Turkey | $99.1M | 3.3% |
| Taiwan | $70.7M | 2.4% |
| Bangladesh | $68.9M | 2.3% |
| Guatemala | $66.5M | 2.2% |
| Turkmenistan | $62.0M | 2.1% |
| China | $35.6M | 1.2% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are China (48%), Honduras (13%) and Bangladesh (5%). 144 countries imported it, and the top three take 66% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.43B | 48% |
| Honduras | $392.0M | 13% |
| Bangladesh | $149.9M | 5% |
| Dominican Republic | $149.7M | 5% |
| Russia | $118.3M | 4% |
| Turkey | $104.4M | 3.5% |
| South Korea | $57.2M | 1.9% |
| Colombia | $52.9M | 1.8% |
| El Salvador | $45.8M | 1.5% |
| Portugal | $44.6M | 1.5% |
| Vietnam | $42.0M | 1.4% |
| Japan | $40.5M | 1.4% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $2.37 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $3.13 per kg and Taiwan $2.03 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 Medium cotton yarn (HS 5205.12) 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 5205.12: Cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), single, of uncombed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, less than 714.29 but not less than 232.56 decitex (exceeding 14 but not exceeding 43 metric number), not for retail sale. HS 5205 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most medium cotton yarn?
Vietnam exported $774.2 million in 2024, 26% of the world total, followed by the United States (19%) and India (12%). In all, 95 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most medium cotton yarn?
China imported $1.43 billion in 2024, 48% of world imports, ahead of Honduras (13%) and Bangladesh (5%). The top three importers together take 66%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in medium cotton yarn?
It was worth $2.99 billion in 2024, about 1.26 million tonnes. That is a fall of 22% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $4.57 billion. 95 countries reported exports and 144 reported imports.
What is the average price of medium cotton yarn per kg?
The world average declared value was about $2.37 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $3.13 per kg and Taiwan $2.03 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 medium cotton yarn?
The HS code for medium cotton yarn is subheading 5205.12, 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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