Twisted combed fine cotton yarn trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in twisted combed fine cotton yarn was worth $169.5 million in 2024, about 31.0 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 28% 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 | $169.5M | 31.0K t |
| 2023 | $200.4M | 36.8K t |
| 2022 | $258.3M | 35.9K t |
| 2021 | $246.7M | 41.1K t |
| 2020 | $191.7M | 37.2K t |
| 2019 | $232.7M | 42.6K t |
| 2018 | $246.9M | 44.4K t |
| 2017 | $233.8M | 41.6K t |
Top twisted combed fine cotton yarn exporting countries
India is the largest exporter with 39% of world exports, followed by China and Egypt. The top three supply 74% between them, out of 50 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $66.2M | 39% |
| China | $34.2M | 20% |
| Egypt | $25.8M | 15% |
| Turkey | $10.0M | 5.9% |
| Vietnam | $8.9M | 5.2% |
| Italy | $6.4M | 3.8% |
| Pakistan | $5.3M | 3.1% |
| Hong Kong | $3.5M | 2.1% |
| Germany | $1.9M | 1.1% |
| United Kingdom | $1.3M | 0.8% |
| Russia | $1.2M | 0.7% |
| Portugal | $1.2M | 0.7% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Bangladesh (25%), Italy (15%) and South Korea (7%). 88 countries imported it, and the top three take 47% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh | $42.3M | 25% |
| Italy | $24.9M | 15% |
| South Korea | $11.9M | 7% |
| Portugal | $8.7M | 5.1% |
| China | $7.9M | 4.7% |
| France | $6.6M | 3.9% |
| Hong Kong | $6.6M | 3.9% |
| Cambodia | $6.2M | 3.7% |
| Vietnam | $5.8M | 3.4% |
| Japan | $4.1M | 2.4% |
| Myanmar | $4.0M | 2.4% |
| United Kingdom | $3.8M | 2.3% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $5.47 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $9.60 per kg and India $4.12 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 5205.44: Cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), multiple or cabled, of combed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, 192.30 to 125 decitex (53 to 80 metric number) per single yarn, not for retail sale. HS 5205 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most twisted combed fine cotton yarn?
India exported $66.2 million in 2024, 39% of the world total, followed by China (20%) and Egypt (15%). In all, 50 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most twisted combed fine cotton yarn?
Bangladesh imported $42.3 million in 2024, 25% of world imports, ahead of Italy (15%) and South Korea (7%). The top three importers together take 47%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in twisted combed fine cotton yarn?
It was worth $169.5 million in 2024, about 31.0 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 28% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $258.3 million. 50 countries reported exports and 88 reported imports.
What is the average price of twisted combed fine cotton yarn per kg?
The world average declared value was about $5.47 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $9.60 per kg and India $4.12 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 twisted combed fine cotton yarn?
The HS code for twisted combed fine cotton yarn is subheading 5205.44, 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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