Twisted combed medium cotton yarn trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in twisted combed medium cotton yarn was worth $181.6 million in 2024, about 32.1 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 12% since 2017, and up 5% 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 | $181.6M | 32.1K t |
| 2023 | $172.6M | 28.2K t |
| 2022 | $191.5M | 26.8K t |
| 2021 | $221.5M | 36.8K t |
| 2020 | $176.9M | 33.0K t |
| 2019 | $192.8M | 34.5K t |
| 2018 | $216.6M | 38.0K t |
| 2017 | $206.3M | 36.2K t |
Top twisted combed medium cotton yarn exporting countries
Exports are led by China (34%), India (26%) and Italy (6%). 65 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 66%.
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Bangladesh (18%), Hong Kong (10%) and Cambodia (8%). 129 countries imported it, and the top three take 35% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh | $32.2M | 18% |
| Hong Kong | $18.2M | 10% |
| Cambodia | $13.8M | 7.6% |
| Vietnam | $12.6M | 6.9% |
| China | $11.0M | 6.1% |
| Italy | $8.5M | 4.7% |
| Bulgaria | $6.1M | 3.4% |
| Turkey | $5.2M | 2.9% |
| Germany | $5.1M | 2.8% |
| United States | $4.3M | 2.4% |
| Portugal | $4.3M | 2.4% |
| France | $4.1M | 2.2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $5.66 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $12.29 per kg and India $4.04 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 5205.42: Cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), multiple or cabled, of combed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, 714.28 to 232.56 decitex (15 to 43 metric number) per single yarn, not for retail sale. HS 5205 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most twisted combed medium cotton yarn?
China exported $61.7 million in 2024, 34% of the world total, followed by India (26%) and Italy (6%). In all, 65 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most twisted combed medium cotton yarn?
Bangladesh imported $32.2 million in 2024, 18% of world imports, ahead of Hong Kong (10%) and Cambodia (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 twisted combed medium cotton yarn?
It was worth $181.6 million in 2024, about 32.1 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 12% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $221.5 million. 65 countries reported exports and 129 reported imports.
What is the average price of twisted combed medium cotton yarn per kg?
The world average declared value was about $5.66 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $12.29 per kg and India $4.04 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for twisted combed medium cotton yarn?
The HS code for twisted combed medium cotton yarn is subheading 5205.42, 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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