Cotton terry towelling, bleached exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Turkey exported $16.3 million of cotton terry towelling, bleached in 2024 (3.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 94 countries for exports of this product. Value fell 5% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $16.3M | 3.0K t |
| 2023 | $17.1M | 2.9K t |
| 2022 | $16.8M | 2.6K t |
| 2021 | $14.8M | 2.4K t |
| 2020 | $12.1M | 2.2K t |
| 2019 | $14.8M | 3.2K t |
| 2018 | $13.1M | 2.3K t |
| 2017 | $11.0M | 1.9K t |
Where Turkey exports cotton terry towelling, bleached to
Most of it went to Algeria (32%), Serbia (12%), Morocco (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Lebanon grew fastest (+49% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Algeria | $5.2M | 32% |
| Serbia | $1.9M | 12% |
| Morocco | $1.3M | 7.7% |
| Ukraine | $794K | 4.9% |
| Belarus | $735K | 4.5% |
| Moldova | $664K | 4.1% |
| Bulgaria | $598K | 3.7% |
| United States | $507K | 3.1% |
| Lebanon | $422K | 2.6% |
| North Macedonia | $418K | 2.6% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.48 per kg, close to the world average of $5.07.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cotton terry towelling, bleached imports to Turkey
Imports of cotton terry towelling, bleached by Turkey reached $1.1 million in 2024 (198 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Uzbekistan alone supplied 79% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uzbekistan | $862K | 79% |
| Pakistan | $114K | 10% |
| Tunisia | $51K | 4.6% |
| Poland | $36K | 3.3% |
| Egypt | $22K | 2% |
| United Kingdom | $3K | 0.3% |
| Netherlands | $2K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $2K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $1K | 0.1% |
| China | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey cotton terry towelling, bleached exports (HS 5802.19): 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 5802.19: Fabrics: terry towelling and similar woven terry fabrics, of cotton, bleached, excluding narrow fabrics of heading no. 5806.
Common questions
What is the value of cotton terry towelling, bleached exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported cotton terry towelling, bleached worth $16.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 94 countries worldwide, with 16% of world exports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries buy cotton terry towelling, bleached from Turkey?
Algeria was the largest buyer with 32% of the value ($5.2 million), followed by Serbia (12%) and Morocco (8%). The top three together account for 52%, out of 103 buyer countries in total. Lebanon grew fastest among the top ten, up 49% on the year.
What is the average export price of cotton terry towelling, bleached per kg?
The average declared export value was about $5.48 per kg in 2024, 8% above the world average of $5.07 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of cotton terry towelling, bleached from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $11.0 million in 2017 to $16.3 million in 2024, an increase of 48%. The peak was 2023 at $17.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.5 million a year.
Does Turkey also import cotton terry towelling, bleached?
Yes. Turkey imported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Uzbekistan, Pakistan and Tunisia. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $15.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for cotton terry towelling, bleached?
The HS code for cotton terry towelling, bleached is subheading 5802.19. It sits in HS chapter 58 (fabrics; special woven fabrics, tufted textile fabrics, lace, tapestries, trimmings, embroidery). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5802 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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