Combed medium cotton yarn exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of combed medium cotton yarn by Turkey reached $90.1 million in 2024 (24.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 82 countries. Value rose 19% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $124.4 million.
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 | $90.1M | 24.1K t |
| 2023 | $76.0M | 17.1K t |
| 2022 | $101.6M | 17.9K t |
| 2021 | $124.4M | 27.2K t |
| 2020 | $48.2M | 13.3K t |
| 2019 | $58.2M | 15.9K t |
| 2018 | $61.3M | 15.8K t |
| 2017 | $56.8M | 15.1K t |
Where Turkey exports combed medium cotton yarn to
The largest buyer markets were Portugal (29%), Italy (23%), Egypt (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Tunisia grew fastest (+130% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Portugal | $26.5M | 30% |
| Italy | $21.1M | 23% |
| Egypt | $8.7M | 9.6% |
| Bangladesh | $7.1M | 7.9% |
| Germany | $3.4M | 3.8% |
| Greece | $2.3M | 2.6% |
| Tunisia | $2.3M | 2.6% |
| Bulgaria | $1.8M | 2% |
| Kazakhstan | $1.8M | 2% |
| Croatia | $1.6M | 1.8% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.73 per kg, close to the world average of $3.31.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Combed medium cotton yarn imports to Turkey
Imports of combed medium cotton yarn by Turkey reached $32.0 million in 2024 (11.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 125 countries. Most of the value came from Uzbekistan (50%), India (36%), Egypt (7%). Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+119% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uzbekistan | $16.0M | 50% |
| India | $11.4M | 36% |
| Egypt | $2.4M | 7.4% |
| Pakistan | $2.0M | 6.3% |
| Malaysia | $64K | 0.2% |
| Greece | $62K | 0.2% |
| China | $40K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $40K | 0.1% |
| Tunisia | $32K | 0.1% |
| Czech Republic | $25K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey combed medium cotton yarn exports (HS 5205.22): 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 5205.22: Cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), single, of combed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, less than 714.29 but not less than 232.56 decitex (exceeding 14 but not exceeding 43 metric number), not for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of combed medium cotton yarn exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported combed medium cotton yarn worth $90.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 24.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 82 countries worldwide, with 9% of world exports. The value was up 19% on 2023.
Which countries buy combed medium cotton yarn from Turkey?
Portugal was the largest buyer with 29% of the value ($26.5 million), followed by Italy (23%) and Egypt (10%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 101 buyer countries in total. Tunisia grew fastest among the top ten, up 130% on the year.
What is the average export price of combed medium cotton yarn per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.73 per kg in 2024, 13% above the world average of $3.31 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of combed medium cotton yarn from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $56.8 million in 2017 to $90.1 million in 2024, an increase of 59%. The peak was 2021 at $124.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $77.1 million a year.
Does Turkey also import combed medium cotton yarn?
Yes. Turkey imported $32.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Uzbekistan, India and Egypt. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $58.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for combed medium cotton yarn?
The HS code for combed medium cotton yarn is subheading 5205.22. It sits in HS chapter 52 (cotton). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5205 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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