Unbleached cotton knit fabric exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Turkey exported $48.9 million of unbleached cotton knit fabric in 2024 (9.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 94 countries for exports of this product. Value rose 3% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $68.5 million.
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 | $48.9M | 9.0K t |
| 2023 | $47.5M | 8.2K t |
| 2022 | $68.5M | 10.7K t |
| 2021 | $56.8M | 8.8K t |
| 2020 | $51.0M | 9.1K t |
| 2019 | $46.0M | 8.7K t |
| 2018 | $47.0M | 9.0K t |
| 2017 | $50.8M | 10.3K t |
Where Turkey exports unbleached cotton knit fabric to
Most of it went to Italy (30%), Tunisia (14%), Russia (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Morocco grew fastest (+455% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $14.6M | 30% |
| Tunisia | $6.9M | 14% |
| Russia | $5.3M | 11% |
| Morocco | $4.1M | 8.4% |
| Switzerland | $3.3M | 6.7% |
| Egypt | $1.5M | 3.1% |
| Canada | $1.2M | 2.4% |
| Belarus | $1.1M | 2.3% |
| Romania | $1.1M | 2.2% |
| Moldova | $1.0M | 2.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.43 per kg, close to the world average of $5.53.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Unbleached cotton knit fabric imports to Turkey
Turkey imported $824 thousand of unbleached cotton knit fabric in 2024 (93 tonnes). Most of the value came from Italy (46%), China (20%), Romania (10%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $382K | 46% |
| China | $166K | 20% |
| Romania | $84K | 10% |
| Uzbekistan | $59K | 7.1% |
| Tunisia | $53K | 6.4% |
| Poland | $27K | 3.3% |
| India | $22K | 2.6% |
| Portugal | $5K | 0.6% |
| Belarus | $5K | 0.6% |
| Greece | $4K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey unbleached cotton knit fabric exports (HS 6006.21): 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 6006.21: Fabrics: knitted or crocheted fabrics, other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04, of cotton, unbleached or bleached.
Common questions
What is the value of unbleached cotton knit fabric exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported unbleached cotton knit fabric worth $48.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 94 countries worldwide, with 8% of world exports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries buy unbleached cotton knit fabric from Turkey?
Italy was the largest buyer with 30% of the value ($14.6 million), followed by Tunisia (14%) and Russia (11%). The top three together account for 55%, out of 67 buyer countries in total. Morocco grew fastest among the top ten, up 455% on the year.
What is the average export price of unbleached cotton knit fabric per kg?
The average declared export value was about $5.43 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $5.53 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of unbleached cotton knit fabric from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $50.8 million in 2017 to $48.9 million in 2024, a fall of 4%. The peak was 2022 at $68.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $52.1 million a year.
Does Turkey also import unbleached cotton knit fabric?
Yes. Turkey imported $824 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Italy, China and Romania. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $48.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for unbleached cotton knit fabric?
The HS code for unbleached cotton knit fabric is subheading 6006.21. It sits in HS chapter 60 (fabrics; knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6006 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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