Printed light plain cotton fabric exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Turkey exported printed light plain cotton fabric worth $6.2 million (613 tonnes). It ranks 7th of 95 countries for exports of this product. Value fell 8% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $13.4 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 | $6.2M | 613 t |
| 2023 | $6.7M | 729 t |
| 2022 | $13.4M | 838 t |
| 2021 | $7.1M | 633 t |
| 2020 | $9.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $9.6M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $8.9M | 810 t |
| 2017 | $8.3M | 653 t |
Where Turkey exports printed light plain cotton fabric to
Most of it went to France (15%), Morocco (13%), Algeria (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 38%. Among the main buyer markets, Ukraine grew fastest (+658% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $943K | 15% |
| Morocco | $804K | 13% |
| Algeria | $595K | 9.6% |
| Spain | $449K | 7.2% |
| Tunisia | $412K | 6.6% |
| Netherlands | $397K | 6.4% |
| Italy | $369K | 6% |
| Belarus | $329K | 5.3% |
| Germany | $285K | 4.6% |
| Ukraine | $212K | 3.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.12 per kg, 54% below the world average of $21.95, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Printed light plain cotton fabric imports to Turkey
Turkey imported $2.3 million of printed light plain cotton fabric in 2024 (56 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. One supplier dominates: Italy accounted for 71% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $1.6M | 72% |
| Germany | $390K | 17% |
| India | $58K | 2.6% |
| Bulgaria | $56K | 2.5% |
| Spain | $25K | 1.1% |
| Austria | $24K | 1.1% |
| China | $24K | 1.1% |
| France | $16K | 0.7% |
| Czech Republic | $15K | 0.7% |
| Belgium | $14K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey printed light plain cotton fabric exports (HS 5208.51): 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 5208.51: Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, printed, plain weave, weighing not more than 100g/m2.
Common questions
What is the value of printed light plain cotton fabric exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported printed light plain cotton fabric worth $6.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 613 tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 95 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries buy printed light plain cotton fabric from Turkey?
France was the largest buyer with 15% of the value ($943 thousand), followed by Morocco (13%) and Algeria (10%). The top three together account for 38%, out of 80 buyer countries in total. Ukraine grew fastest among the top ten, up 658% on the year.
What is the average export price of printed light plain cotton fabric per kg?
The average declared export value was about $10.12 per kg in 2024, 54% below the world average of $21.95 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of printed light plain cotton fabric from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $8.3 million in 2017 to $6.2 million in 2024, a fall of 26%. The peak was 2022 at $13.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.8 million a year.
Does Turkey also import printed light plain cotton fabric?
Yes. Turkey imported $2.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Italy, Germany and India. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $4.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for printed light plain cotton fabric?
The HS code for printed light plain cotton fabric is subheading 5208.51. 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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