Twisted medium cotton yarn imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported twisted medium cotton yarn worth $36.3 million (14.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 116 countries. That is 21% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $51.9 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 | $36.3M | 14.4K t |
| 2023 | $46.1M | 15.9K t |
| 2022 | $51.9M | 13.5K t |
| 2021 | $47.2M | 13.8K t |
| 2020 | $35.4M | 15.1K t |
| 2019 | $47.8M | 18.3K t |
| 2018 | $42.5M | 14.0K t |
| 2017 | $46.4M | 16.1K t |
Where Turkey imports twisted medium cotton yarn from
The largest suppliers were Uzbekistan (34%), Azerbaijan (27%), Turkmenistan (20%). Among the main suppliers, Azerbaijan grew fastest (+64% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uzbekistan | $12.3M | 34% |
| Azerbaijan | $10.0M | 28% |
| Turkmenistan | $7.2M | 20% |
| Pakistan | $4.5M | 13% |
| India | $2.0M | 5.4% |
| Germany | $225K | 0.6% |
| Benin | $47K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $38K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $19K | 0.1% |
| Bulgaria | $16K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.52 per kg, close to the world average of $3.07.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Twisted medium cotton yarn exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $3.8 million of twisted medium cotton yarn in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 65 countries. Most of it went to United States (18%), Portugal (12%), Uzbekistan (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 42%. Among the main buyer markets, Greece grew fastest (+447% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $681K | 18% |
| Portugal | $463K | 12% |
| Uzbekistan | $444K | 12% |
| Germany | $396K | 10% |
| Spain | $358K | 9.4% |
| Egypt | $290K | 7.6% |
| Bulgaria | $161K | 4.2% |
| Italy | $152K | 4% |
| Greece | $151K | 4% |
| South Africa | $90K | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey twisted medium cotton yarn imports (HS 5205.32): 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 5205.32: Cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), multiple or cabled, of uncombed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, 714.28 to 232.56 decitex (15 to 43 metric number) per single yarn, not for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of twisted medium cotton yarn imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported twisted medium cotton yarn worth $36.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 116 countries worldwide, with 16% of world imports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply twisted medium cotton yarn to Turkey?
Uzbekistan was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($12.3 million), followed by Azerbaijan (27%) and Turkmenistan (20%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Azerbaijan grew fastest among the top ten, up 64% on the year.
What is the average import price of twisted medium cotton yarn per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.52 per kg in 2024, 18% below the world average of $3.07 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 medium cotton yarn to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $46.4 million in 2017 to $36.3 million in 2024, a fall of 22%. The peak was 2022 at $51.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $44.2 million a year.
Does Turkey also export twisted medium cotton yarn?
Yes. Turkey exported $3.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Portugal and Uzbekistan. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $32.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for twisted medium cotton yarn?
The HS code for twisted medium cotton yarn is subheading 5205.32. 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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