Cotton waste exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Turkey exported cotton waste worth $99.3 million (78.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 114 countries for exports of this product. That is 18% more than in 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 | $99.3M | 78.3K t |
| 2023 | $84.1M | 63.1K t |
| 2022 | $78.7M | 52.9K t |
| 2021 | $57.1M | 47.5K t |
| 2020 | $59.0M | 53.5K t |
| 2019 | $74.2M | 65.4K t |
| 2018 | $76.1M | 57.1K t |
| 2017 | $61.1M | 52.0K t |
Where Turkey exports cotton waste to
The largest buyer markets were Germany (31%), Pakistan (21%), Vietnam (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Pakistan grew fastest (+207% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $31.0M | 31% |
| Pakistan | $20.9M | 21% |
| Vietnam | $9.7M | 9.8% |
| France | $6.8M | 6.9% |
| Spain | $5.2M | 5.2% |
| Italy | $4.8M | 4.8% |
| Switzerland | $3.6M | 3.6% |
| United States | $3.5M | 3.5% |
| Sweden | $2.2M | 2.2% |
| Netherlands | $1.9M | 1.9% |
Product types under HS 5202
| 5202.99 | Cotton: waste other than garnetted stock and yarn (including thread) waste | 81% |
| 5202.91 | Cotton: garnetted stock waste | 12% |
| 5202.10 | Cotton: yarn waste (including thread waste) | 7.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5202.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.27 per kg, close to the world average of $1.10.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cotton waste imports to Turkey
Turkey imported $36.0 million of cotton waste in 2024 (41.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 170 countries for imports of this product. Uzbekistan alone supplied 69% of it. Among the main suppliers, Kazakhstan grew fastest (+290% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uzbekistan | $25.0M | 70% |
| Turkmenistan | $5.8M | 16% |
| Kazakhstan | $1.9M | 5.2% |
| Iran | $780K | 2.2% |
| Azerbaijan | $681K | 1.9% |
| Algeria | $288K | 0.8% |
| United States | $283K | 0.8% |
| Tajikistan | $273K | 0.8% |
| India | $250K | 0.7% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $140K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 5202: Cotton waste (including yarn waste and garnetted stock).
Common questions
What is the value of cotton waste exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported cotton waste worth $99.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 78.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 114 countries worldwide, with 20% of world exports. The value was up 18% on 2023.
Which countries buy cotton waste from Turkey?
Germany was the largest buyer with 31% of the value ($31.0 million), followed by Pakistan (21%) and Vietnam (10%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 67 buyer countries in total. Pakistan grew fastest among the top ten, up 207% on the year.
What is the average export price of cotton waste per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.27 per kg in 2024, 15% above the world average of $1.10 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have exports of cotton waste from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $61.1 million in 2017 to $99.3 million in 2024, an increase of 62%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import cotton waste?
Yes. Turkey imported $36.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan and Kazakhstan. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $63.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for cotton waste?
The HS code for cotton waste is heading 5202. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 5202.99 (81% of the value) and 5202.91 (12%). It sits in HS chapter 52 (cotton). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5202 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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