Twisted combed superfine cotton yarn imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of twisted combed superfine cotton yarn by Turkey reached $8.5 million in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 77 countries. That is 4% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $12.7 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 | $8.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $8.2M | 1.0K t |
| 2022 | $12.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $7.2M | 957 t |
| 2020 | $7.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $11.6M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $10.1M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $10.9M | 1.7K t |
Where Turkey imports twisted combed superfine cotton yarn from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 66% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $5.7M | 67% |
| Egypt | $1.9M | 22% |
| Italy | $601K | 7.1% |
| China | $147K | 1.7% |
| Bulgaria | $136K | 1.6% |
| Germany | $48K | 0.6% |
| Pakistan | $47K | 0.6% |
| Switzerland | $15K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.14 per kg, close to the world average of $7.90.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Twisted combed superfine cotton yarn exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported twisted combed superfine cotton yarn worth $5.2 million (695 tonnes). It ranks 5th of 37 countries for exports of this product. The largest buyer markets were France (28%), Greece (18%), Italy (15%). Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest (+302% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $1.4M | 28% |
| Greece | $907K | 18% |
| Italy | $796K | 15% |
| Tunisia | $439K | 8.5% |
| Bulgaria | $366K | 7.1% |
| Czech Republic | $294K | 5.7% |
| Egypt | $284K | 5.5% |
| Germany | $251K | 4.9% |
| India | $109K | 2.1% |
| Portugal | $51K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey twisted combed superfine cotton yarn imports (HS 5205.47): 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 5205.47: Cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), multiple or cabled, of combed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, 106.37 to 83.33 decitex (95 to 120 metric number) per single yarn, not for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of twisted combed superfine cotton yarn imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported twisted combed superfine cotton yarn worth $8.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 77 countries worldwide, with 10% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply twisted combed superfine cotton yarn to Turkey?
India was the largest supplier with 66% of the value ($5.7 million), followed by Egypt (22%) and Italy (7%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Bulgaria grew fastest among the top ten, up 322% on the year.
What is the average import price of twisted combed superfine cotton yarn per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.14 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $7.90 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of twisted combed superfine cotton yarn to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.9 million in 2017 to $8.5 million in 2024, a fall of 22%. The peak was 2022 at $12.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.5 million a year.
Does Turkey also export twisted combed superfine cotton yarn?
Yes. Turkey exported $5.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, Greece and Italy. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $3.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for twisted combed superfine cotton yarn?
The HS code for twisted combed superfine cotton yarn is subheading 5205.47. 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?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Turkey. Tell us your product to see it live.
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