Twisted combed ultra-fine cotton yarn imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of twisted combed ultra-fine cotton yarn by Turkey reached $7.9 million in 2024 (745 tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 110 countries for imports of this product. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $16.7 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 | $7.9M | 745 t |
| 2023 | $8.0M | 687 t |
| 2022 | $16.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $10.2M | 888 t |
| 2020 | $5.2M | 560 t |
| 2019 | $8.7M | 889 t |
| 2018 | $10.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $11.3M | 1.1K t |
Where Turkey imports twisted combed ultra-fine cotton yarn from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 69% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+98% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $5.4M | 69% |
| Egypt | $1.7M | 21% |
| China | $643K | 8.1% |
| Italy | $146K | 1.9% |
| Germany | $22K | 0.3% |
| United States | $3K | 0% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
| Switzerland | $0K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.63 per kg, close to the world average of $11.54.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Twisted combed ultra-fine cotton yarn exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $1.1 million of twisted combed ultra-fine cotton yarn in 2024 (155 tonnes). It ranks 7th of 61 countries for exports of this product. Most of it went to Italy (41%), Morocco (14%), Egypt (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Morocco grew fastest (+986% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $451K | 41% |
| Morocco | $158K | 15% |
| Egypt | $143K | 13% |
| Germany | $90K | 8.2% |
| Portugal | $61K | 5.6% |
| United Kingdom | $34K | 3.1% |
| Lebanon | $29K | 2.7% |
| India | $25K | 2.3% |
| Palestine | $24K | 2.2% |
| Israel | $17K | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey twisted combed ultra-fine cotton yarn imports (HS 5205.48): 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 5205.48: Cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), multiple or cabled, of combed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, less than 83.33 decitex (exceeding 120 metric number) per single yarn, not for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of twisted combed ultra-fine cotton yarn imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported twisted combed ultra-fine cotton yarn worth $7.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 745 tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 110 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply twisted combed ultra-fine cotton yarn to Turkey?
India was the largest supplier with 69% of the value ($5.4 million), followed by Egypt (21%) and China (8%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 258% on the year.
What is the average import price of twisted combed ultra-fine cotton yarn per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.63 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $11.54 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of twisted combed ultra-fine cotton yarn to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.3 million in 2017 to $7.9 million in 2024, a fall of 30%. The peak was 2022 at $16.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.8 million a year.
Does Turkey also export twisted combed ultra-fine cotton yarn?
Yes. Turkey exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, Morocco and Egypt. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $6.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for twisted combed ultra-fine cotton yarn?
The HS code for twisted combed ultra-fine cotton yarn is subheading 5205.48. 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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