Combed medium-fine blended cotton yarn exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Turkey exported $4.7 million of combed medium-fine blended cotton yarn in 2024 (863 tonnes). It ranks 7th of 43 countries for exports of this product. Value fell 18% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $6.4 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 | $4.7M | 863 t |
| 2023 | $5.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $6.4M | 1.0K t |
| 2021 | $6.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 383 t |
| 2019 | $1.7M | 416 t |
| 2018 | $2.3M | 424 t |
| 2017 | $2.5M | 697 t |
Where Turkey exports combed medium-fine blended cotton yarn to
Egypt alone took 50% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Tunisia grew fastest (+179% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $2.3M | 50% |
| Italy | $750K | 16% |
| Greece | $579K | 12% |
| Bulgaria | $264K | 5.7% |
| Germany | $210K | 4.5% |
| Tunisia | $204K | 4.4% |
| Portugal | $137K | 2.9% |
| Peru | $62K | 1.3% |
| Serbia | $61K | 1.3% |
| Spain | $56K | 1.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.42 per kg, 61% above the world average of $3.36. 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.
Combed medium-fine blended cotton yarn imports to Turkey
Imports of combed medium-fine blended cotton yarn by Turkey reached $861 thousand in 2024 (237 tonnes). India alone supplied 65% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $559K | 65% |
| Vietnam | $133K | 15% |
| Indonesia | $78K | 9.1% |
| Italy | $71K | 8.2% |
| Germany | $21K | 2.5% |
| Austria | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey combed medium-fine blended cotton yarn exports (HS 5206.23): 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 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 (exceeding 43 but not exceeding 52 metric number), not for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of combed medium-fine blended cotton yarn exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported combed medium-fine blended cotton yarn worth $4.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 863 tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 43 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 18% on 2023.
Which countries buy combed medium-fine blended cotton yarn from Turkey?
Egypt was the largest buyer with 50% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by Italy (16%) and Greece (12%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 14 buyer countries in total. Tunisia grew fastest among the top ten, up 179% on the year.
What is the average export price of combed medium-fine blended cotton yarn per kg?
The average declared export value was about $5.42 per kg in 2024, 61% above the world average of $3.36 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of combed medium-fine blended cotton yarn from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.5 million in 2017 to $4.7 million in 2024, an increase of 85%. The peak was 2022 at $6.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.9 million a year.
Does Turkey also import combed medium-fine blended cotton yarn?
Yes. Turkey imported $861 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from India, Vietnam and Indonesia. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $3.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for combed medium-fine blended cotton yarn?
The HS code for combed medium-fine blended cotton yarn is subheading 5206.23. 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?
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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