Raw cotton imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $1.47 billion of raw cotton in 2024 (785.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 195 countries. Value fell 7% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $2.94 billion.
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 | $1.47B | 785.3K t |
| 2023 | $1.59B | 752.2K t |
| 2022 | $2.94B | 1.14M t |
| 2021 | $2.34B | 1.20M t |
| 2020 | $1.63B | 1.07M t |
| 2019 | $1.58B | 951.8K t |
| 2018 | $1.46B | 826.3K t |
| 2017 | $1.76B | 965.7K t |
Where Turkey imports raw cotton from
Most of the value came from Brazil (31%), United States (26%), Greece (14%). Among the main suppliers, Brazil grew fastest (+76% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $457.4M | 31% |
| United States | $382.5M | 26% |
| Greece | $203.5M | 14% |
| Azerbaijan | $148.5M | 10% |
| Australia | $70.9M | 4.8% |
| Syria | $51.9M | 3.5% |
| Kazakhstan | $46.4M | 3.2% |
| Tajikistan | $31.1M | 2.1% |
| Mexico | $18.3M | 1.2% |
| Argentina | $15.5M | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.87 per kg, close to the world average of $1.93.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Raw cotton exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported raw cotton worth $474.9 million (253.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 149 countries. Most of it went to Bangladesh (20%), Pakistan (17%), China (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Pakistan grew fastest (+44% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh | $93.6M | 20% |
| Pakistan | $82.8M | 17% |
| China | $75.2M | 16% |
| Vietnam | $41.7M | 8.8% |
| Egypt | $22.7M | 4.8% |
| Iran | $21.1M | 4.4% |
| Italy | $18.2M | 3.8% |
| Poland | $15.9M | 3.4% |
| Germany | $14.8M | 3.1% |
| India | $13.8M | 2.9% |
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 5201: Cotton; not carded or combed.
Common questions
What is the value of raw cotton imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported raw cotton worth $1.47 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 785.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 195 countries worldwide, with 9% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply raw cotton to Turkey?
Brazil was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($457.4 million), followed by the United States (26%) and Greece (14%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 55 supplier countries in total. Argentina grew fastest among the top ten, up 362% on the year.
What is the average import price of raw cotton per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.87 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.93 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 imports of raw cotton to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.76 billion in 2017 to $1.47 billion in 2024, a fall of 16%. The peak was 2022 at $2.94 billion. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export raw cotton?
Yes. Turkey exported $474.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Bangladesh, Pakistan and China. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $996.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for raw cotton?
The HS code for raw cotton is heading 5201. In Turkey all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 5201.00. It sits in HS chapter 52 (cotton). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5201 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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