Twisted medium-fine cotton yarn imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $2.6 million of twisted medium-fine cotton yarn in 2024 (522 tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 96 countries. Value fell 23% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $4.3 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 | $2.6M | 522 t |
| 2023 | $3.3M | 1.0K t |
| 2022 | $4.3M | 965 t |
| 2021 | $3.1M | 766 t |
| 2020 | $1.4M | 462 t |
| 2019 | $2.9M | 933 t |
| 2018 | $3.1M | 934 t |
| 2017 | $2.2M | 623 t |
Where Turkey imports twisted medium-fine cotton yarn from
Uzbekistan alone supplied 94% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uzbekistan | $2.4M | 94% |
| India | $69K | 2.7% |
| Turkmenistan | $52K | 2% |
| Italy | $33K | 1.3% |
| Bulgaria | $1K | 0% |
| Egypt | $1K | 0% |
| China | $1K | 0% |
| Austria | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.90 per kg, 31% above the world average of $3.74. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Twisted medium-fine cotton yarn exports from Turkey
Exports of twisted medium-fine cotton yarn by Turkey reached $2.5 million in 2024 (459 tonnes). It ranks 5th of 46 countries for exports of this product. One buyer market dominates: Germany accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Egypt grew fastest (+177% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.4M | 57% |
| Portugal | $346K | 14% |
| Italy | $232K | 9.4% |
| Egypt | $119K | 4.8% |
| Costa Rica | $113K | 4.6% |
| Switzerland | $52K | 2.1% |
| Tunisia | $51K | 2.1% |
| Greece | $42K | 1.7% |
| United Kingdom | $29K | 1.2% |
| Morocco | $27K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey twisted medium-fine cotton yarn imports (HS 5205.33): 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 5205.33: Cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), multiple or cabled, of uncombed 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 medium-fine cotton yarn imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported twisted medium-fine cotton yarn worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 522 tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 96 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was down 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply twisted medium-fine cotton yarn to Turkey?
Uzbekistan was the largest supplier with 94% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by India (3%) and Turkmenistan (2%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 948% on the year.
What is the average import price of twisted medium-fine cotton yarn per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.90 per kg in 2024, 31% above the world average of $3.74 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of twisted medium-fine cotton yarn to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.2 million in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, an increase of 18%. The peak was 2022 at $4.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.9 million a year.
Does Turkey also export twisted medium-fine cotton yarn?
Yes. Turkey exported $2.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, Portugal and Italy. That compares with imports of $2.6 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for twisted medium-fine cotton yarn?
The HS code for twisted medium-fine cotton yarn is subheading 5205.33. 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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