Cotton yarn waste imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $8.5 million of cotton yarn waste in 2024 (9.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 144 countries for imports of this product. That is 16% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $13.8 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8.5M | 9.3K t |
| 2023 | $7.3M | 6.1K t |
| 2022 | $9.6M | 9.4K t |
| 2021 | $13.8M | 11.5K t |
| 2020 | $5.5M | 7.0K t |
| 2019 | $5.1M | 6.1K t |
| 2018 | $2.8M | 4.4K t |
| 2017 | $3.7M | 5.2K t |
Where Turkey imports cotton yarn waste from
One supplier dominates: Uzbekistan accounted for 64% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Kazakhstan grew fastest (+771% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uzbekistan | $5.4M | 64% |
| Turkmenistan | $2.0M | 23% |
| Kazakhstan | $511K | 6% |
| Azerbaijan | $189K | 2.2% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $140K | 1.7% |
| Iran | $125K | 1.5% |
| Moldova | $76K | 0.9% |
| Senegal | $25K | 0.3% |
| Morocco | $12K | 0.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $11K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.91 per kg, close to the world average of $0.95.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cotton yarn waste exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported cotton yarn waste worth $7.5 million (9.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 87 countries. Most of it went to Pakistan (38%), Vietnam (18%), Egypt (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Pakistan grew fastest (+685% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | $2.8M | 38% |
| Vietnam | $1.3M | 18% |
| Egypt | $923K | 12% |
| United States | $629K | 8.4% |
| Ukraine | $566K | 7.6% |
| Germany | $394K | 5.3% |
| Brazil | $189K | 2.5% |
| Algeria | $126K | 1.7% |
| Sweden | $119K | 1.6% |
| Mexico | $111K | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey cotton yarn waste imports (HS 5202.10): 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 5202.10: Cotton: yarn waste (including thread waste).
Common questions
What is the value of cotton yarn waste imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported cotton yarn waste worth $8.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 144 countries worldwide, with 11% of world imports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply cotton yarn waste to Turkey?
Uzbekistan was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($5.4 million), followed by Turkmenistan (23%) and Kazakhstan (6%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Kazakhstan grew fastest among the top ten, up 771% on the year.
What is the average import price of cotton yarn waste per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.91 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.95 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of cotton yarn waste to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.7 million in 2017 to $8.5 million in 2024, an increase of 127%. The peak was 2021 at $13.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.0 million a year.
Does Turkey also export cotton yarn waste?
Yes. Turkey exported $7.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Pakistan, Vietnam and Egypt. That compares with imports of $8.5 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for cotton yarn waste?
The HS code for cotton yarn waste is subheading 5202.10. 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?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Turkey. Tell us your product to see it live.
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