Twisted combed ultra-fine cotton yarn trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in twisted combed ultra-fine cotton yarn was worth $145.9 million in 2024, about 12.6 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 29% 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 | $145.9M | 12.6K t |
| 2023 | $163.1M | 12.8K t |
| 2022 | $213.4M | 16.6K t |
| 2021 | $160.5M | 15.4K t |
| 2020 | $124.0M | 13.3K t |
| 2019 | $179.1M | 19.4K t |
| 2018 | $207.2M | 20.5K t |
| 2017 | $205.3M | 21.2K t |
Top twisted combed ultra-fine cotton yarn exporting countries
Exports are led by India (43%), China (19%) and Italy (16%). 61 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 78%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $62.4M | 43% |
| China | $27.8M | 19% |
| Italy | $23.2M | 16% |
| Egypt | $18.2M | 13% |
| Vietnam | $5.7M | 3.9% |
| Germany | $1.9M | 1.3% |
| Turkey | $1.1M | 0.8% |
| Thailand | $908K | 0.6% |
| Austria | $856K | 0.6% |
| Pakistan | $654K | 0.5% |
| Czech Republic | $603K | 0.4% |
| United States | $342K | 0.2% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Italy is the biggest buyer with 30% of world imports, ahead of the Czech Republic and Turkey. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 45% across 110 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $44.3M | 30% |
| Czech Republic | $13.4M | 9.2% |
| Turkey | $7.9M | 5.4% |
| Portugal | $7.4M | 5.1% |
| Vietnam | $7.1M | 4.9% |
| Germany | $6.9M | 4.7% |
| United Kingdom | $6.4M | 4.4% |
| Hungary | $6.2M | 4.2% |
| China | $6.0M | 4.1% |
| Japan | $5.6M | 3.8% |
| Egypt | $4.5M | 3.1% |
| Indonesia | $3.6M | 2.5% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $11.54 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $20.74 per kg and Thailand $1.17 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 5205.48: Cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), multiple or cabled, of combed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, less than 83.33 decitex (exceeding 120 metric number) per single yarn, not for retail sale. HS 5205 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most twisted combed ultra-fine cotton yarn?
India exported $62.4 million in 2024, 43% of the world total, followed by China (19%) and Italy (16%). In all, 61 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most twisted combed ultra-fine cotton yarn?
Italy imported $44.3 million in 2024, 30% of world imports, ahead of the Czech Republic (9%) and Turkey (5%). The top three importers together take 45%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in twisted combed ultra-fine cotton yarn?
It was worth $145.9 million in 2024, about 12.6 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 29% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $213.4 million. 61 countries reported exports and 110 reported imports.
What is the average price of twisted combed ultra-fine cotton yarn per kg?
The world average declared value was about $11.54 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $20.74 per kg and Thailand $1.17 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 ultra-fine cotton yarn?
The HS code for twisted combed ultra-fine cotton yarn is subheading 5205.48, 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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