Cotton yarn exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Turkey exported $634.4 million of cotton yarn in 2024 (184.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 128 countries. Value rose 33% on 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 | $634.4M | 184.7K t |
| 2023 | $475.3M | 117.1K t |
| 2022 | $695.0M | 135.7K t |
| 2021 | $790.4M | 192.2K t |
| 2020 | $381.1M | 121.2K t |
| 2019 | $437.2M | 136.9K t |
| 2018 | $509.5M | 151.5K t |
| 2017 | $440.4M | 127.9K t |
Where Turkey exports cotton yarn to
The largest buyer markets were Portugal (20%), Egypt (19%), Italy (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Pakistan grew fastest (+431% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Portugal | $128.0M | 20% |
| Egypt | $120.9M | 19% |
| Italy | $86.5M | 14% |
| Pakistan | $56.8M | 9% |
| Morocco | $48.1M | 7.6% |
| Germany | $23.2M | 3.7% |
| France | $18.7M | 2.9% |
| Bangladesh | $14.1M | 2.2% |
| Greece | $13.1M | 2.1% |
| Spain | $12.6M | 2% |
Product types under HS 5205
| 5205.23 | Cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), single, of combed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, less than 232.56 but not less than 192.31 decitex… | 28% |
| 5205.13 | Cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), single, of uncombed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, less than 232.56 but not less than 192.31 decitex… | 16% |
| 5205.12 | Cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), single, of uncombed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, less than 714.29 but not less than 232.56 decitex… | 16% |
| 5205.22 | Cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), single, of combed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, less than 714.29 but not less than 232.56 decitex… | 14% |
| 5205.24 | Cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), single, of combed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, less than 192.31 but not less than 125 decitex… | 9.3% |
| 5205.11 | Cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), single, of uncombed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, measuring 714.29 decitex or more, (not exceeding 14… | 6.4% |
| 5205.26 | Cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), single, of combed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, less than 125 but not less than 106.38 decitex (over 80… | 1.8% |
| 5205.44 | Cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), multiple or cabled, of combed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, 192.30 to 125 decitex (53 to 80 metric… | 1.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5205.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.44 per kg, close to the world average of $3.00.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cotton yarn imports to Turkey
In 2024, Turkey imported cotton yarn worth $478.6 million (169.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 183 countries. One supplier dominates: Uzbekistan accounted for 63% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uzbekistan | $299.9M | 63% |
| Turkmenistan | $62.1M | 13% |
| India | $59.4M | 12% |
| Azerbaijan | $20.1M | 4.2% |
| Egypt | $14.1M | 2.9% |
| Pakistan | $10.2M | 2.1% |
| Italy | $4.6M | 1% |
| Tajikistan | $2.1M | 0.4% |
| China | $1.6M | 0.3% |
| Germany | $1.3M | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
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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: Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread), containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, not put up for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of cotton yarn exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported cotton yarn worth $634.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 184.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 128 countries worldwide, with 6% of world exports. The value was up 33% on 2023.
Which countries buy cotton yarn from Turkey?
Portugal was the largest buyer with 20% of the value ($128.0 million), followed by Egypt (19%) and Italy (14%). The top three together account for 53%, out of 114 buyer countries in total. Pakistan grew fastest among the top ten, up 431% on the year.
What is the average export price of cotton yarn per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.44 per kg in 2024, 15% above the world average of $3.00 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 yarn from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $440.4 million in 2017 to $634.4 million in 2024, an increase of 44%. The peak was 2021 at $790.4 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import cotton yarn?
Yes. Turkey imported $478.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan and India. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $155.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for cotton yarn?
The HS code for cotton yarn is heading 5205. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 5205.23 (28% of the value) and 5205.13 (16%). 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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