Fine cotton yarn exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Turkey exported fine cotton yarn worth $3.9 million (1.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 44 countries for exports of this product. Value rose 84% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $11.2 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 | $3.9M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $2.1M | 689 t |
| 2022 | $2.2M | 508 t |
| 2021 | $11.2M | 3.3K t |
| 2020 | $3.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $4.4M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $5.1M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $6.8M | 2.2K t |
Where Turkey exports fine cotton yarn to
One buyer market dominates: Pakistan accounted for 59% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Pakistan grew fastest (+179% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | $2.3M | 59% |
| Italy | $531K | 14% |
| Bangladesh | $289K | 7.4% |
| Portugal | $258K | 6.6% |
| Greece | $248K | 6.4% |
| Germany | $74K | 1.9% |
| Egypt | $51K | 1.3% |
| Spain | $41K | 1.1% |
| India | $32K | 0.8% |
| Syria | $18K | 0.5% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.06 per kg, close to the world average of $2.59.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Fine cotton yarn imports to Turkey
Imports of fine cotton yarn by Turkey reached $2.6 million in 2024 (851 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. One supplier dominates: Uzbekistan accounted for 88% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uzbekistan | $2.3M | 88% |
| India | $214K | 8.2% |
| Iran | $58K | 2.2% |
| Turkmenistan | $39K | 1.5% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
| China | $0K | 0% |
| Brazil | $0K | 0% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey fine cotton yarn exports (HS 5205.14): 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 5205.14: Cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), single, of uncombed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, less than 192.31 but not less than 125 decitex (exceeding 52 but not exceeding 80 metric number), not for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of fine cotton yarn exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported fine cotton yarn worth $3.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 44 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 84% on 2023.
Which countries buy fine cotton yarn from Turkey?
Pakistan was the largest buyer with 59% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by Italy (14%) and Bangladesh (7%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 18 buyer countries in total. Syria grew fastest among the top ten, up 557% on the year.
What is the average export price of fine cotton yarn per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.06 per kg in 2024, 18% above the world average of $2.59 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of fine cotton yarn from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $6.8 million in 2017 to $3.9 million in 2024, a fall of 43%. The peak was 2021 at $11.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.9 million a year.
Does Turkey also import fine cotton yarn?
Yes. Turkey imported $2.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Uzbekistan, India and Iran. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for fine cotton yarn?
The HS code for fine cotton yarn is subheading 5205.14. It sits in HS chapter 52 (cotton). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5205 page.
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