Light cotton fabric exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Turkey exported light cotton fabric worth $308.5 million (36.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 6th of 171 countries for exports of this product. That is 13% 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 | $308.5M | 36.3K t |
| 2023 | $273.0M | 32.9K t |
| 2022 | $322.9M | 39.3K t |
| 2021 | $339.2M | 50.0K t |
| 2020 | $273.3M | 41.4K t |
| 2019 | $287.7M | 42.2K t |
| 2018 | $307.4M | 39.4K t |
| 2017 | $289.1M | 36.1K t |
Where Turkey exports light cotton fabric to
The largest buyer markets were Morocco (21%), Italy (10%), Spain (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 42%. Among the main buyer markets, Morocco grew fastest (+131% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Morocco | $65.4M | 21% |
| Italy | $31.8M | 10% |
| Spain | $31.7M | 10% |
| Tunisia | $22.7M | 7.4% |
| Pakistan | $12.4M | 4% |
| Romania | $11.6M | 3.8% |
| France | $10.8M | 3.5% |
| Serbia | $9.6M | 3.1% |
| Belgium | $8.9M | 2.9% |
| Bulgaria | $7.5M | 2.4% |
Product types under HS 5208
| 5208.39 | Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, dyed, of weaves n.e.c. in item no. 5208.3 weighing not more than 200g/m2 | 23% |
| 5208.12 | Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, unbleached, plain weave, weighing more than 100g/m2 but not more than 200g/m2 | 16% |
| 5208.32 | Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, dyed, plain weave, weighing more than 100g/m2 but not more than 200g/m2 | 14% |
| 5208.19 | Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, unbleached, of weaves n.e.c. in item no. 5208.1, weighing not more than 200g/m2 | 7.4% |
| 5208.52 | Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, printed, plain weave, weighing more than 100g/m2 but not more than 200g/m2 | 6.6% |
| 5208.49 | Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, of yarns of different colours, of weaves n.e.c. in item no. 5208.4, weighing not more… | 5.2% |
| 5208.42 | Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, of yarns of different colours, weighing more than 100g/m2 but not more than 200g/m2 | 4.1% |
| 5208.59 | Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, printed, of weaves n.e.c. in item no. 5208.5, weighing not more than 200g/m2 | 3.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5208.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.49 per kg, close to the world average of $9.39.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Light cotton fabric imports to Turkey
Turkey imported $96.4 million of light cotton fabric in 2024 (12.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Most of the value came from China (29%), Italy (18%), Pakistan (15%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+904% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $27.8M | 29% |
| Italy | $17.3M | 18% |
| Pakistan | $14.6M | 15% |
| India | $6.7M | 6.9% |
| Turkmenistan | $6.3M | 6.5% |
| Germany | $5.4M | 5.6% |
| Portugal | $2.6M | 2.7% |
| Egypt | $2.5M | 2.6% |
| Austria | $1.8M | 1.8% |
| United Kingdom | $1.8M | 1.8% |
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 5208: Woven fabrics of cotton, containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, weighing not more than 200 g/m2.
Common questions
What is the value of light cotton fabric exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported light cotton fabric worth $308.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 36.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 171 countries worldwide, with 4% of world exports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries buy light cotton fabric from Turkey?
Morocco was the largest buyer with 21% of the value ($65.4 million), followed by Italy (10%) and Spain (10%). The top three together account for 42%, out of 148 buyer countries in total. Morocco grew fastest among the top ten, up 131% on the year.
What is the average export price of light cotton fabric per kg?
The average declared export value was about $8.49 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $9.39 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 light cotton fabric from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $289.1 million in 2017 to $308.5 million in 2024, an increase of 7%. The peak was 2021 at $339.2 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import light cotton fabric?
Yes. Turkey imported $96.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Italy and Pakistan. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $212.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for light cotton fabric?
The HS code for light cotton fabric is heading 5208. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 5208.39 (23% of the value) and 5208.12 (16%). It sits in HS chapter 52 (cotton). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5208 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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