Combed superfine cotton yarn imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported combed superfine cotton yarn worth $8.2 million (1.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 3%. That is 44% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $17.0 million.
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 | $8.2M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $14.6M | 2.8K t |
| 2022 | $17.0M | 2.2K t |
| 2021 | $6.6M | 846 t |
| 2020 | $4.3M | 811 t |
| 2019 | $5.8M | 930 t |
| 2018 | $7.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $14.8M | 2.5K t |
Where Turkey imports combed superfine cotton yarn from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 77% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+114% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $6.3M | 77% |
| Egypt | $1.0M | 13% |
| Italy | $712K | 8.7% |
| Hungary | $54K | 0.7% |
| Austria | $43K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $17K | 0.2% |
| China | $11K | 0.1% |
| Vietnam | $2K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.43 per kg, close to the world average of $5.96.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Combed superfine cotton yarn exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $6.3 million of combed superfine cotton yarn in 2024 (812 tonnes). It ranks 7th of 44 countries for exports of this product. Most of it went to Italy (50%), Austria (16%), Tunisia (6%). Among the main buyer markets, Czech Republic grew fastest (+768% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $3.1M | 50% |
| Austria | $1.0M | 16% |
| Tunisia | $405K | 6.4% |
| France | $289K | 4.6% |
| Japan | $234K | 3.7% |
| Portugal | $222K | 3.5% |
| Czech Republic | $166K | 2.6% |
| Pakistan | $145K | 2.3% |
| Switzerland | $144K | 2.3% |
| Germany | $86K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey combed superfine cotton yarn imports (HS 5205.27): 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 5205.27: Cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), single, of combed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, less than 106.38 but not less than 83.33 decitex (over 94 but not over 120 metric number), not for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of combed superfine cotton yarn imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported combed superfine cotton yarn worth $8.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 77 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 44% on 2023.
Which countries supply combed superfine cotton yarn to Turkey?
India was the largest supplier with 77% of the value ($6.3 million), followed by Egypt (12%) and Italy (9%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Hungary grew fastest among the top ten, up 354% on the year.
What is the average import price of combed superfine cotton yarn per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.43 per kg in 2024, 9% below the world average of $5.96 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of combed superfine cotton yarn to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.8 million in 2017 to $8.2 million in 2024, a fall of 44%. The peak was 2022 at $17.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.9 million a year.
Does Turkey also export combed superfine cotton yarn?
Yes. Turkey exported $6.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, Austria and Tunisia. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for combed superfine cotton yarn?
The HS code for combed superfine cotton yarn is subheading 5205.27. 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?
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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