Medium cotton yarn imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of medium cotton yarn by Turkey reached $104.4 million in 2024 (46.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 144 countries. That is 34% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $237.5 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 | $104.4M | 46.4K t |
| 2023 | $157.3M | 59.4K t |
| 2022 | $237.5M | 73.4K t |
| 2021 | $212.3M | 77.6K t |
| 2020 | $131.0M | 67.7K t |
| 2019 | $163.8M | 71.4K t |
| 2018 | $187.0M | 73.0K t |
| 2017 | $232.8M | 90.9K t |
Where Turkey imports medium cotton yarn from
One supplier dominates: Turkmenistan accounted for 51% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkmenistan | $52.9M | 51% |
| Uzbekistan | $41.5M | 40% |
| Azerbaijan | $6.2M | 6% |
| Pakistan | $1.6M | 1.6% |
| India | $1.1M | 1% |
| Egypt | $368K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $211K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $129K | 0.1% |
| Portugal | $88K | 0.1% |
| Benin | $76K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.25 per kg, close to the world average of $2.37.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Medium cotton yarn exports from Turkey
Exports of medium cotton yarn by Turkey reached $99.1 million in 2024 (36.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 7th of 95 countries for exports of this product. The largest buyer markets were Portugal (27%), Egypt (16%), Pakistan (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Pakistan grew fastest (+640% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Portugal | $26.9M | 27% |
| Egypt | $15.5M | 16% |
| Pakistan | $9.5M | 9.6% |
| Italy | $9.4M | 9.5% |
| Germany | $4.9M | 4.9% |
| Spain | $4.1M | 4.2% |
| Vietnam | $3.2M | 3.2% |
| China | $2.9M | 2.9% |
| Poland | $2.6M | 2.6% |
| Bangladesh | $2.5M | 2.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey medium cotton yarn imports (HS 5205.12): 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 5205.12: Cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), single, of uncombed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, less than 714.29 but not less than 232.56 decitex (exceeding 14 but not exceeding 43 metric number), not for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of medium cotton yarn imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported medium cotton yarn worth $104.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 46.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 144 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 34% on 2023.
Which countries supply medium cotton yarn to Turkey?
Turkmenistan was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($52.9 million), followed by Uzbekistan (40%) and Azerbaijan (6%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Azerbaijan grew fastest among the top ten, up 13% on the year.
What is the average import price of medium cotton yarn per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.25 per kg in 2024, 5% below the world average of $2.37 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of medium cotton yarn to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $232.8 million in 2017 to $104.4 million in 2024, a fall of 55%. The peak was 2022 at $237.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $178.3 million a year.
Does Turkey also export medium cotton yarn?
Yes. Turkey exported $99.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Portugal, Egypt and Pakistan. That compares with imports of $104.4 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for medium cotton yarn?
The HS code for medium cotton yarn is subheading 5205.12. It sits in HS chapter 52 (cotton). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5205 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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