Heavy cotton fabric exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Turkey exported $488.4 million of heavy cotton fabric in 2024 (62.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 158 countries for exports of this product. That is 11% 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 | $488.4M | 62.2K t |
| 2023 | $438.8M | 52.2K t |
| 2022 | $489.5M | 58.7K t |
| 2021 | $485.6M | 64.0K t |
| 2020 | $373.6M | 46.0K t |
| 2019 | $473.8M | 57.8K t |
| 2018 | $525.0M | 59.5K t |
| 2017 | $541.2M | 60.8K t |
Where Turkey exports heavy cotton fabric to
The largest buyer markets were Morocco (23%), Tunisia (16%), Egypt (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Morocco grew fastest (+72% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Morocco | $113.9M | 23% |
| Tunisia | $76.5M | 16% |
| Egypt | $69.4M | 14% |
| Italy | $41.7M | 8.5% |
| Spain | $27.6M | 5.6% |
| China | $23.3M | 4.8% |
| Serbia | $13.7M | 2.8% |
| United States | $12.9M | 2.7% |
| Germany | $9.8M | 2% |
| Vietnam | $7.0M | 1.4% |
Product types under HS 5209
| 5209.42 | Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, of yarns of different colours, weighing more than 200g/m2, denim | 47% |
| 5209.39 | Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, dyed, of weaves n.e.c. in item no. 5209.3, weighing more than 200g/m2 | 20% |
| 5209.32 | Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, dyed, 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill, weighing more than 200g/m2 | 12% |
| 5209.19 | Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, unbleached, of weaves n.e.c. in item no. 5209.1, weighing more than 200g/m2 | 4% |
| 5209.22 | Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, bleached, 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill, weighing more than 200g/m2 | 3.5% |
| 5209.11 | Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, unbleached, plain weave, weighing more than 200g/m2 | 3.3% |
| 5209.12 | Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, unbleached, 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill, weighing more than 200g/m2 | 2.3% |
| 5209.29 | Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, bleached, of weaves n.e.c. in item no. 5209.2, weighing more than 200g/m2 | 2.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5209.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.86 per kg, close to the world average of $6.83.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Heavy cotton fabric imports to Turkey
Imports of heavy cotton fabric by Turkey reached $160.4 million in 2024 (30.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 3%. The largest suppliers were Pakistan (43%), Egypt (24%), Italy (9%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | $69.4M | 43% |
| Egypt | $38.5M | 24% |
| Italy | $15.1M | 9.4% |
| Turkmenistan | $12.6M | 7.9% |
| China | $6.0M | 3.7% |
| Algeria | $3.3M | 2% |
| India | $3.1M | 1.9% |
| Spain | $2.9M | 1.8% |
| Germany | $1.9M | 1.2% |
| Morocco | $946K | 0.6% |
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 5209: Woven fabrics of cotton, containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, weighing more than 200g/m2.
Common questions
What is the value of heavy cotton fabric exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported heavy cotton fabric worth $488.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 62.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 158 countries worldwide, with 8% of world exports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries buy heavy cotton fabric from Turkey?
Morocco was the largest buyer with 23% of the value ($113.9 million), followed by Tunisia (16%) and Egypt (14%). The top three together account for 53%, out of 151 buyer countries in total. Morocco grew fastest among the top ten, up 72% on the year.
What is the average export price of heavy cotton fabric per kg?
The average declared export value was about $7.86 per kg in 2024, 15% above the world average of $6.83 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 heavy cotton fabric from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $541.2 million in 2017 to $488.4 million in 2024, a fall of 10%. The peak was 2017 at $541.2 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import heavy cotton fabric?
Yes. Turkey imported $160.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Pakistan, Egypt and Italy. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $328.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for heavy cotton fabric?
The HS code for heavy cotton fabric is heading 5209. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 5209.42 (47% of the value) and 5209.39 (20%). It sits in HS chapter 52 (cotton). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5209 page.
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