Medium-fine cotton yarn trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in medium-fine cotton yarn was worth $823.0 million in 2024, about 282.0 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 1% since 2017, and down 15% 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 | $823.0M | 282.0K t |
| 2023 | $963.7M | 299.5K t |
| 2022 | $1.49B | 367.5K t |
| 2021 | $1.56B | 454.7K t |
| 2020 | $826.3M | 315.8K t |
| 2019 | $959.7M | 331.0K t |
| 2018 | $972.3M | 315.3K t |
| 2017 | $832.5M | 251.8K t |
Top medium-fine cotton yarn exporting countries
Uzbekistan is the largest exporter with 28% of world exports, followed by India and the United States. The top three supply 63% between them, out of 54 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uzbekistan | $226.9M | 28% |
| India | $158.4M | 19% |
| United States | $129.4M | 16% |
| Turkey | $100.4M | 12% |
| Vietnam | $75.0M | 9.1% |
| El Salvador | $26.9M | 3.3% |
| Malaysia | $14.0M | 1.7% |
| Honduras | $13.4M | 1.6% |
| Indonesia | $12.6M | 1.5% |
| Nicaragua | $12.0M | 1.5% |
| Azerbaijan | $8.2M | 1% |
| China | $8.0M | 1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Honduras (12%), Turkey (11%) and Bangladesh (10%). 106 countries imported it, and the top three take 33% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Honduras | $97.6M | 12% |
| Turkey | $87.8M | 11% |
| Bangladesh | $86.2M | 11% |
| China | $82.8M | 10% |
| Russia | $74.4M | 9% |
| Pakistan | $69.5M | 8.5% |
| Dominican Republic | $47.8M | 5.8% |
| South Korea | $44.3M | 5.4% |
| Morocco | $32.6M | 4% |
| Guatemala | $29.9M | 3.6% |
| Vietnam | $24.5M | 3% |
| Peru | $16.5M | 2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $2.92 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $4.23 per kg and Uzbekistan $2.38 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 5205.13: Cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), single, of uncombed fibres, 85% or more 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 5205 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most medium-fine cotton yarn?
Uzbekistan exported $226.9 million in 2024, 28% of the world total, followed by India (19%) and the United States (16%). In all, 54 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most medium-fine cotton yarn?
Honduras imported $97.6 million in 2024, 12% of world imports, ahead of Turkey (11%) and Bangladesh (10%). The top three importers together take 33%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in medium-fine cotton yarn?
It was worth $823.0 million in 2024, about 282.0 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 1% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $1.56 billion. 54 countries reported exports and 106 reported imports.
What is the average price of medium-fine cotton yarn per kg?
The world average declared value was about $2.92 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $4.23 per kg and Uzbekistan $2.38 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 medium-fine cotton yarn?
The HS code for medium-fine cotton yarn is subheading 5205.13, 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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