Blended cotton yarn exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Turkey exported $94.9 million of blended cotton yarn in 2024 (43.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 94 countries. Value rose 7% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $94.9M | 43.4K t |
| 2023 | $88.8M | 37.9K t |
| 2022 | $117.9M | 46.3K t |
| 2021 | $107.6M | 48.6K t |
| 2020 | $81.1M | 46.5K t |
| 2019 | $82.8M | 45.7K t |
| 2018 | $75.1M | 35.9K t |
| 2017 | $60.9M | 27.9K t |
Where Turkey exports blended cotton yarn to
The largest buyer markets were Egypt (15%), Italy (13%), Morocco (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 39%. Among the main buyer markets, Morocco grew fastest (+220% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $14.5M | 15% |
| Italy | $12.7M | 13% |
| Morocco | $9.5M | 10% |
| Algeria | $8.6M | 9.1% |
| Germany | $5.7M | 6% |
| Tunisia | $4.8M | 5.1% |
| Spain | $4.8M | 5% |
| Ukraine | $3.6M | 3.8% |
| Russia | $2.9M | 3.1% |
| Poland | $2.0M | 2.1% |
Product types under HS 5206
| 5206.12 | Cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), single, of uncombed fibres, less than 85% by weight of cotton, less than 714.29 but not less than 232.56 decitex… | 40% |
| 5206.11 | Cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), single, of uncombed fibres, less than 85% by weight of cotton, measuring 714.29 decitex or more (not exceeding 14… | 20% |
| 5206.31 | Cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), multiple or cabled, of uncombed fibres, less than 85% by weight of cotton, 714.29 decitex or more (not exceeding 14… | 12% |
| 5206.21 | Cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), single, of combed fibres, less than 85% by weight of cotton, measuring 714.29 decitex or more, (not exceeding 14… | 8% |
| 5206.24 | Cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), single, of combed fibres, less than 85% by weight of cotton, less than 192.31 but not less than 125 decitex… | 5.1% |
| 5206.23 | Cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), single, of combed fibres, less than 85% by weight of cotton, less than 232.56 but not less than 192.31 decitex… | 4.9% |
| 5206.13 | Cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), single, of uncombed fibres, less than 85% by weight of cotton, less than 232.56 but not less than 192.31 decitex… | 2.7% |
| 5206.22 | Cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), single, of combed fibres, less than 85% by weight of cotton, less than 714.29 but not less than 232.56 decitex… | 2.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5206.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.19 per kg, 23% below the world average of $2.84, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Blended cotton yarn imports to Turkey
Turkey imported $19.5 million of blended cotton yarn in 2024 (4.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The largest suppliers were Pakistan (46%), China (19%), Egypt (12%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+39% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | $8.9M | 46% |
| China | $3.7M | 19% |
| Egypt | $2.3M | 12% |
| India | $1.6M | 8.4% |
| Italy | $1.6M | 8.3% |
| Vietnam | $845K | 4.3% |
| Bulgaria | $148K | 0.8% |
| Indonesia | $78K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $78K | 0.4% |
| Thailand | $65K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
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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 5206: Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread), containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, not put up for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of blended cotton yarn exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported blended cotton yarn worth $94.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 43.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 94 countries worldwide, with 6% of world exports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries buy blended cotton yarn from Turkey?
Egypt was the largest buyer with 15% of the value ($14.5 million), followed by Italy (13%) and Morocco (10%). The top three together account for 39%, out of 102 buyer countries in total. Morocco grew fastest among the top ten, up 220% on the year.
What is the average export price of blended cotton yarn per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.19 per kg in 2024, 23% below the world average of $2.84 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have exports of blended cotton yarn from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $60.9 million in 2017 to $94.9 million in 2024, an increase of 56%. The peak was 2022 at $117.9 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import blended cotton yarn?
Yes. Turkey imported $19.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Pakistan, China and Egypt. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $75.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for blended cotton yarn?
The HS code for blended cotton yarn is heading 5206. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 5206.12 (40% of the value) and 5206.11 (20%). It sits in HS chapter 52 (cotton). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5206 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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