Bleached light twill cotton fabric imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $2.8 million of bleached light twill cotton fabric in 2024 (174 tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 125 countries. Value rose 8% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.8M | 174 t |
| 2023 | $2.6M | 172 t |
| 2022 | $3.3M | 211 t |
| 2021 | $1.7M | 125 t |
| 2020 | $1.4M | 77 t |
| 2019 | $1.0M | 58 t |
| 2018 | $1.4M | 73 t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 60 t |
Where Turkey imports bleached light twill cotton fabric from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 62% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Switzerland grew fastest (+432% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.7M | 62% |
| Switzerland | $237K | 8.5% |
| Pakistan | $218K | 7.8% |
| Italy | $208K | 7.4% |
| India | $141K | 5.1% |
| Germany | $119K | 4.3% |
| Portugal | $72K | 2.6% |
| Austria | $24K | 0.9% |
| Hungary | $20K | 0.7% |
| Spain | $12K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $16.02 per kg, 38% above the world average of $11.58. 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 twill cotton fabric exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $2.1 million of bleached light twill cotton fabric in 2024 (132 tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 66 countries. Most of it went to Tunisia (29%), Spain (17%), Finland (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Finland grew fastest (+986% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tunisia | $594K | 29% |
| Spain | $355K | 17% |
| Finland | $242K | 12% |
| Italy | $232K | 11% |
| Moldova | $110K | 5.4% |
| Egypt | $71K | 3.5% |
| Morocco | $63K | 3.1% |
| Switzerland | $43K | 2.1% |
| China | $37K | 1.8% |
| Iran | $36K | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey bleached light twill cotton fabric imports (HS 5208.23): 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 5208.23: Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, bleached, 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill, weighing not more than 200g/m2.
Common questions
What is the value of bleached light twill cotton fabric imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported bleached light twill cotton fabric worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 174 tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 125 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply bleached light twill cotton fabric to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by Switzerland (8%) and Pakistan (8%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 432% on the year.
What is the average import price of bleached light twill cotton fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $16.02 per kg in 2024, 38% above the world average of $11.58 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of bleached light twill cotton fabric to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, an increase of 133%. The peak was 2022 at $3.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.9 million a year.
Does Turkey also export bleached light twill cotton fabric?
Yes. Turkey exported $2.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Tunisia, Spain and Finland. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $735 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for bleached light twill cotton fabric?
The HS code for bleached light twill cotton fabric is subheading 5208.23. 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?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Turkey. Tell us your product to see it live.
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