Bleached light plain cotton fabric exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of bleached light plain cotton fabric by Turkey reached $10.6 million in 2024 (534 tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 87 countries. Value rose 279% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 27% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10.6M | 535 t |
| 2023 | $2.8M | 179 t |
| 2022 | $6.5M | 395 t |
| 2021 | $1.9M | 125 t |
| 2020 | $676K | 52 t |
| 2019 | $712K | 76 t |
| 2018 | $806K | 98 t |
| 2017 | $2.0M | 144 t |
Where Turkey exports bleached light plain cotton fabric to
One buyer market dominates: Morocco accounted for 95% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Morocco grew fastest (+517% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Morocco | $10.1M | 95% |
| Italy | $173K | 1.6% |
| Switzerland | $84K | 0.8% |
| Spain | $80K | 0.8% |
| Tunisia | $71K | 0.7% |
| United Kingdom | $31K | 0.3% |
| Bulgaria | $11K | 0.1% |
| Belarus | $11K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $11K | 0.1% |
| Hong Kong | $11K | 0.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $19.87 per kg, 103% above the world average of $9.77. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Bleached light plain cotton fabric imports to Turkey
Turkey imported $1.6 million of bleached light plain cotton fabric in 2024 (129 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Most of the value came from Germany (33%), Portugal (26%), China (11%). Among the main suppliers, Portugal grew fastest (+307% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $527K | 33% |
| Portugal | $413K | 26% |
| China | $170K | 11% |
| Vietnam | $133K | 8.4% |
| Greece | $117K | 7.4% |
| Italy | $105K | 6.7% |
| India | $30K | 1.9% |
| United States | $24K | 1.6% |
| Pakistan | $22K | 1.4% |
| Netherlands | $15K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey bleached light plain cotton fabric exports (HS 5208.21): 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 5208.21: Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, bleached, plain weave, weighing not more than 100g/m2.
Common questions
What is the value of bleached light plain cotton fabric exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported bleached light plain cotton fabric worth $10.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 534 tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 87 countries worldwide, with 4% of world exports. The value was up 279% on 2023.
Which countries buy bleached light plain cotton fabric from Turkey?
Morocco was the largest buyer with 95% of the value ($10.1 million), followed by Italy (2%) and Switzerland (1%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 46 buyer countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 740% on the year.
What is the average export price of bleached light plain cotton fabric per kg?
The average declared export value was about $19.87 per kg in 2024, 103% above the world average of $9.77 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of bleached light plain cotton fabric from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.0 million in 2017 to $10.6 million in 2024, an increase of 440%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.3 million a year.
Does Turkey also import bleached light plain cotton fabric?
Yes. Turkey imported $1.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, Portugal and China. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $9.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for bleached light plain cotton fabric?
The HS code for bleached light plain cotton fabric is subheading 5208.21. It sits in HS chapter 52 (cotton). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5208 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Shipment-level records for Turkey reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
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