Twisted combed medium-fine cotton yarn exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of twisted combed medium-fine cotton yarn by Turkey reached $6.7 million in 2024 (968 tonnes). It ranks 4th of 55 countries for exports of this product. Value rose 36% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average.
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 | $6.7M | 968 t |
| 2023 | $4.9M | 627 t |
| 2022 | $5.8M | 676 t |
| 2021 | $6.8M | 939 t |
| 2020 | $3.2M | 487 t |
| 2019 | $3.3M | 561 t |
| 2018 | $2.9M | 469 t |
| 2017 | $3.2M | 548 t |
Where Turkey exports twisted combed medium-fine cotton yarn to
Most of it went to Italy (22%), Tunisia (17%), Germany (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Portugal grew fastest (+319% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $1.5M | 22% |
| Tunisia | $1.2M | 17% |
| Germany | $751K | 11% |
| Netherlands | $632K | 9.5% |
| Portugal | $383K | 5.7% |
| France | $362K | 5.4% |
| Serbia | $353K | 5.3% |
| Madagascar | $276K | 4.1% |
| Morocco | $232K | 3.5% |
| Bulgaria | $208K | 3.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.90 per kg, close to the world average of $6.24.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Twisted combed medium-fine cotton yarn imports to Turkey
In 2024, Turkey imported twisted combed medium-fine cotton yarn worth $1.9 million (216 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Most of the value came from Italy (44%), Egypt (25%), India (22%). Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+40% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $825K | 44% |
| Egypt | $461K | 25% |
| India | $418K | 22% |
| Pakistan | $111K | 5.9% |
| Uzbekistan | $30K | 1.6% |
| Germany | $21K | 1.1% |
| Bulgaria | $9K | 0.5% |
| Austria | $5K | 0.3% |
| China | $1K | 0% |
| Peru | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey twisted combed medium-fine cotton yarn exports (HS 5205.43): 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 5205.43: Cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), multiple or cabled, of combed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, 232.55 to 192.31 decitex (44 to 52 metric number) per single yarn, not for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of twisted combed medium-fine cotton yarn exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported twisted combed medium-fine cotton yarn worth $6.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 968 tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 55 countries worldwide, with 8% of world exports. The value was up 36% on 2023.
Which countries buy twisted combed medium-fine cotton yarn from Turkey?
Italy was the largest buyer with 22% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by Tunisia (17%) and Germany (11%). The top three together account for 51%, out of 34 buyer countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 319% on the year.
What is the average export price of twisted combed medium-fine cotton yarn per kg?
The average declared export value was about $6.90 per kg in 2024, 11% above the world average of $6.24 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of twisted combed medium-fine cotton yarn from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $3.2 million in 2017 to $6.7 million in 2024, an increase of 111%. The peak was 2021 at $6.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.6 million a year.
Does Turkey also import twisted combed medium-fine cotton yarn?
Yes. Turkey imported $1.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Italy, Egypt and India. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $4.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for twisted combed medium-fine cotton yarn?
The HS code for twisted combed medium-fine cotton yarn is subheading 5205.43. 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?
Shipment-level records for Turkey reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
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