Cotton packing sacks exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of cotton packing sacks by Turkey reached $2.6 million in 2024 (197 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 11% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% a year on average.
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 | $2.6M | 197 t |
| 2023 | $3.0M | 246 t |
| 2022 | $2.4M | 246 t |
| 2021 | $1.8M | 256 t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 204 t |
| 2019 | $797K | 140 t |
| 2018 | $671K | 79 t |
| 2017 | $887K | 79 t |
Where Turkey exports cotton packing sacks to
Most of it went to United States (27%), France (27%), Germany (11%). Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest (+86% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $716K | 27% |
| France | $705K | 27% |
| Germany | $298K | 11% |
| Belgium | $181K | 6.9% |
| Italy | $97K | 3.7% |
| United Kingdom | $90K | 3.4% |
| Spain | $77K | 2.9% |
| Austria | $65K | 2.5% |
| Netherlands | $53K | 2% |
| Switzerland | $45K | 1.7% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.37 per kg, close to the world average of $12.45.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cotton packing sacks imports to Turkey
Turkey imported $283 thousand of cotton packing sacks in 2024 (15 tonnes). The largest suppliers were Italy (31%), Albania (23%), China (13%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $88K | 31% |
| Albania | $64K | 23% |
| China | $38K | 14% |
| India | $23K | 8.2% |
| France | $21K | 7.5% |
| Austria | $11K | 3.9% |
| United Kingdom | $10K | 3.4% |
| Germany | $5K | 1.7% |
| Spain | $5K | 1.7% |
| Pakistan | $5K | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey cotton packing sacks exports (HS 6305.20): 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 6305.20: Sacks and bags: of a kind used for the packing of goods, of cotton.
Common questions
What is the value of cotton packing sacks exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported cotton packing sacks worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 197 tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 132 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries buy cotton packing sacks from Turkey?
The United States was the largest buyer with 27% of the value ($716 thousand), followed by France (27%) and Germany (11%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 103 buyer countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 86% on the year.
What is the average export price of cotton packing sacks per kg?
The average declared export value was about $13.37 per kg in 2024, 7% above the world average of $12.45 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of cotton packing sacks from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $887 thousand in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, an increase of 196%. The peak was 2023 at $3.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.7 million a year.
Does Turkey also import cotton packing sacks?
Yes. Turkey imported $283 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Italy, Albania and China. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for cotton packing sacks?
The HS code for cotton packing sacks is subheading 6305.20. It sits in HS chapter 63 (textiles, made up articles; sets; worn clothing and worn textile articles; rags). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6305 page.
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