Cotton yarn for retail exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Turkey exported $21.1 million of cotton yarn for retail in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 99 countries. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $26.8 million.
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 | $21.1M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $21.6M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $22.8M | 2.1K t |
| 2021 | $26.8M | 2.9K t |
| 2020 | $18.9M | 2.0K t |
| 2019 | $16.7M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $9.9M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $8.8M | 998 t |
Where Turkey exports cotton yarn for retail to
The largest buyer markets were United States (35%), France (10%), Germany (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest (+175% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $7.4M | 35% |
| France | $2.1M | 10% |
| Germany | $1.7M | 8% |
| Denmark | $1.3M | 6.2% |
| Spain | $1.2M | 5.5% |
| United Kingdom | $1.1M | 5.4% |
| Netherlands | $976K | 4.6% |
| Chile | $948K | 4.5% |
| Poland | $482K | 2.3% |
| Italy | $353K | 1.7% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.99 per kg, 113% above the world average of $5.16. 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.
Cotton yarn for retail imports to Turkey
In 2024, Turkey imported cotton yarn for retail worth $1.5 million (53 tonnes). One supplier dominates: France accounted for 50% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $773K | 50% |
| Hungary | $512K | 33% |
| United Kingdom | $54K | 3.5% |
| Germany | $53K | 3.4% |
| Bulgaria | $45K | 3% |
| Serbia | $32K | 2.1% |
| Portugal | $27K | 1.8% |
| China | $15K | 1% |
| Egypt | $13K | 0.9% |
| Italy | $8K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey cotton yarn for retail exports (HS 5207.10): 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 5207.10: Cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, put up for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of cotton yarn for retail exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported cotton yarn for retail worth $21.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 99 countries worldwide, with 6% of world exports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries buy cotton yarn for retail from Turkey?
The United States was the largest buyer with 35% of the value ($7.4 million), followed by France (10%) and Germany (8%). The top three together account for 53%, out of 115 buyer countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 175% on the year.
What is the average export price of cotton yarn for retail per kg?
The average declared export value was about $10.99 per kg in 2024, 113% above the world average of $5.16 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 yarn for retail from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $8.8 million in 2017 to $21.1 million in 2024, an increase of 141%. The peak was 2021 at $26.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $18.3 million a year.
Does Turkey also import cotton yarn for retail?
Yes. Turkey imported $1.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from France, Hungary and the United Kingdom. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $19.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for cotton yarn for retail?
The HS code for cotton yarn for retail is subheading 5207.10. It sits in HS chapter 52 (cotton). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5207 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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