Combed medium-fine cotton yarn exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Turkey exported $176.2 million of combed medium-fine cotton yarn in 2024 (45.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 73 countries for exports of this product. Value rose 53% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $227.6 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 | $176.2M | 45.3K t |
| 2023 | $115.5M | 25.4K t |
| 2022 | $169.4M | 29.7K t |
| 2021 | $227.6M | 50.8K t |
| 2020 | $90.1M | 25.3K t |
| 2019 | $102.2M | 27.5K t |
| 2018 | $118.3M | 30.5K t |
| 2017 | $110.0M | 28.7K t |
Where Turkey exports combed medium-fine cotton yarn to
Most of it went to Egypt (32%), Portugal (25%), Italy (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Pakistan grew fastest (+755% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $55.7M | 32% |
| Portugal | $43.2M | 25% |
| Italy | $22.3M | 13% |
| Pakistan | $6.4M | 3.6% |
| Greece | $5.6M | 3.2% |
| Morocco | $5.0M | 2.8% |
| Germany | $4.6M | 2.6% |
| Bangladesh | $3.5M | 2% |
| Bulgaria | $3.4M | 1.9% |
| Tunisia | $3.1M | 1.8% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.89 per kg, close to the world average of $3.33.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Combed medium-fine cotton yarn imports to Turkey
Turkey imported $144.0 million of combed medium-fine cotton yarn in 2024 (45.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 121 countries. One supplier dominates: Uzbekistan accounted for 89% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Uzbekistan grew fastest (+44% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uzbekistan | $128.8M | 90% |
| India | $14.2M | 9.9% |
| Tajikistan | $209K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $174K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $116K | 0.1% |
| Tunisia | $92K | 0.1% |
| Benin | $76K | 0.1% |
| Malaysia | $61K | 0% |
| Slovenia | $47K | 0% |
| Hungary | $40K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey combed medium-fine cotton yarn exports (HS 5205.23): 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 5205.23: Cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), single, of combed fibres, 85% or more 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 cotton yarn exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported combed medium-fine cotton yarn worth $176.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 45.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 73 countries worldwide, with 9% of world exports. The value was up 53% on 2023.
Which countries buy combed medium-fine cotton yarn from Turkey?
Egypt was the largest buyer with 32% of the value ($55.7 million), followed by Portugal (25%) and Italy (13%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 65 buyer countries in total. Pakistan grew fastest among the top ten, up 755% on the year.
What is the average export price of combed medium-fine cotton yarn per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.89 per kg in 2024, 17% above the world average of $3.33 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-fine cotton yarn from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $110.0 million in 2017 to $176.2 million in 2024, an increase of 60%. The peak was 2021 at $227.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $138.7 million a year.
Does Turkey also import combed medium-fine cotton yarn?
Yes. Turkey imported $144.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Uzbekistan, India and Tajikistan. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $32.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for combed medium-fine cotton yarn?
The HS code for combed medium-fine cotton yarn is subheading 5205.23. 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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