Combed ultra-fine cotton yarn imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of combed ultra-fine cotton yarn by Turkey reached $3.7 million in 2024 (387 tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 79 countries. Value rose 21% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $4.6 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 | $3.7M | 387 t |
| 2023 | $3.0M | 365 t |
| 2022 | $4.6M | 492 t |
| 2021 | $3.8M | 400 t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 330 t |
| 2019 | $2.4M | 295 t |
| 2018 | $3.1M | 347 t |
| 2017 | $4.6M | 562 t |
Where Turkey imports combed ultra-fine cotton yarn from
Most of the value came from Egypt (49%), India (36%), China (14%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+105% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $1.8M | 49% |
| India | $1.3M | 36% |
| China | $499K | 14% |
| Italy | $58K | 1.6% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
| Uzbekistan | $0K | 0% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
| Serbia | $0K | 0% |
| Tunisia | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.50 per kg, 68% above the world average of $5.65. 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 ultra-fine cotton yarn exports from Turkey
Exports of combed ultra-fine cotton yarn by Turkey reached $2.0 million in 2024 (133 tonnes). It ranks 8th of 47 countries for exports of this product. Egypt alone took 65% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+97% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $1.3M | 65% |
| Italy | $295K | 15% |
| Serbia | $267K | 14% |
| Germany | $85K | 4.3% |
| Austria | $27K | 1.4% |
| France | $5K | 0.3% |
| Iceland | $4K | 0.2% |
| Sweden | $4K | 0.2% |
| Morocco | $2K | 0.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey combed ultra-fine cotton yarn imports (HS 5205.28): 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 5205.28: Cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), single, of combed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, measuring less than 83.33 decitex (exceeding 120 metric number), not for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of combed ultra-fine cotton yarn imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported combed ultra-fine cotton yarn worth $3.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 387 tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 79 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply combed ultra-fine cotton yarn to Turkey?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by India (36%) and China (14%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 105% on the year.
What is the average import price of combed ultra-fine cotton yarn per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.50 per kg in 2024, 68% above the world average of $5.65 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of combed ultra-fine cotton yarn to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.6 million in 2017 to $3.7 million in 2024, a fall of 20%. The peak was 2017 at $4.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.5 million a year.
Does Turkey also export combed ultra-fine cotton yarn?
Yes. Turkey exported $2.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Egypt, Italy and Serbia. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for combed ultra-fine cotton yarn?
The HS code for combed ultra-fine cotton yarn is subheading 5205.28. 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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