Medium-fine cotton yarn exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Turkey exported $100.4 million of medium-fine cotton yarn in 2024 (35.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 54 countries. That is 30% 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 | $100.4M | 35.4K t |
| 2023 | $77.3M | 22.9K t |
| 2022 | $86.9M | 21.4K t |
| 2021 | $95.6M | 29.8K t |
| 2020 | $61.0M | 25.4K t |
| 2019 | $60.7M | 22.8K t |
| 2018 | $94.3M | 32.5K t |
| 2017 | $65.3M | 22.6K t |
Where Turkey exports medium-fine cotton yarn to
The largest buyer markets were Pakistan (33%), Morocco (31%), Portugal (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Pakistan grew fastest (+333% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | $32.7M | 33% |
| Morocco | $31.0M | 31% |
| Portugal | $11.6M | 12% |
| Russia | $7.6M | 7.6% |
| Spain | $3.4M | 3.4% |
| Egypt | $2.2M | 2.1% |
| Italy | $2.1M | 2.1% |
| Germany | $1.8M | 1.8% |
| Ukraine | $1.5M | 1.5% |
| Poland | $769K | 0.8% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.83 per kg, close to the world average of $2.92.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Medium-fine cotton yarn imports to Turkey
Imports of medium-fine cotton yarn by Turkey reached $87.8 million in 2024 (35.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 106 countries for imports of this product. Uzbekistan alone supplied 95% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uzbekistan | $83.6M | 95% |
| Azerbaijan | $2.5M | 2.9% |
| Germany | $657K | 0.8% |
| Turkmenistan | $396K | 0.5% |
| India | $248K | 0.3% |
| Pakistan | $240K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $73K | 0.1% |
| Greece | $41K | 0.1% |
| Portugal | $17K | 0% |
| China | $8K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey medium-fine cotton yarn exports (HS 5205.13): 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 5205.13: Cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), single, of uncombed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, less than 232.56 but not less than 192.31 decitex (exceeding 43 but not exceeding 52 metric number), not for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of medium-fine cotton yarn exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported medium-fine cotton yarn worth $100.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 35.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 54 countries worldwide, with 12% of world exports. The value was up 30% on 2023.
Which countries buy medium-fine cotton yarn from Turkey?
Pakistan was the largest buyer with 33% of the value ($32.7 million), followed by Morocco (31%) and Portugal (12%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 49 buyer countries in total. Pakistan grew fastest among the top ten, up 333% on the year.
What is the average export price of medium-fine cotton yarn per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.83 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.92 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of medium-fine cotton yarn from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $65.3 million in 2017 to $100.4 million in 2024, an increase of 54%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $80.2 million a year.
Does Turkey also import medium-fine cotton yarn?
Yes. Turkey imported $87.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan and Germany. That compares with exports of $100.4 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for medium-fine cotton yarn?
The HS code for medium-fine cotton yarn is subheading 5205.13. 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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