Unbleached heavy plain cotton fabric exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of unbleached heavy plain cotton fabric by Turkey reached $16.1 million in 2024 (3.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 92 countries. That is 18% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $16.1M | 3.3K t |
| 2023 | $13.6M | 2.4K t |
| 2022 | $10.3M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $6.2M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $9.4M | 2.1K t |
| 2019 | $10.7M | 3.2K t |
| 2018 | $12.0M | 2.4K t |
| 2017 | $13.4M | 3.1K t |
Where Turkey exports unbleached heavy plain cotton fabric to
The largest buyer markets were Italy (38%), Spain (26%), Morocco (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Tunisia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $6.1M | 38% |
| Spain | $4.1M | 26% |
| Morocco | $1.3M | 8% |
| Tunisia | $1.0M | 6.3% |
| France | $792K | 4.9% |
| Germany | $535K | 3.3% |
| Portugal | $519K | 3.2% |
| Belgium | $430K | 2.7% |
| Cambodia | $316K | 2% |
| Switzerland | $289K | 1.8% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.83 per kg, close to the world average of $5.72.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Unbleached heavy plain cotton fabric imports to Turkey
Imports of unbleached heavy plain cotton fabric by Turkey reached $1.0 million in 2024 (211 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The largest suppliers were Pakistan (47%), India (32%), Italy (11%). Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest (+160% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | $475K | 48% |
| India | $322K | 32% |
| Italy | $105K | 11% |
| Thailand | $62K | 6.2% |
| Egypt | $30K | 3% |
| France | $3K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $2K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $1K | 0.1% |
| Austria | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey unbleached heavy plain cotton fabric exports (HS 5209.11): 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 5209.11: Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, unbleached, plain weave, weighing more than 200g/m2.
Common questions
What is the value of unbleached heavy plain cotton fabric exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported unbleached heavy plain cotton fabric worth $16.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 92 countries worldwide, with 12% of world exports. The value was up 18% on 2023.
Which countries buy unbleached heavy plain cotton fabric from Turkey?
Italy was the largest buyer with 38% of the value ($6.1 million), followed by Spain (26%) and Morocco (8%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 42 buyer countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 106% on the year.
What is the average export price of unbleached heavy plain cotton fabric per kg?
The average declared export value was about $4.83 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $5.72 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of unbleached heavy plain cotton fabric from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $13.4 million in 2017 to $16.1 million in 2024, an increase of 20%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $11.4 million a year.
Does Turkey also import unbleached heavy plain cotton fabric?
Yes. Turkey imported $1.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Pakistan, India and Italy. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $15.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for unbleached heavy plain cotton fabric?
The HS code for unbleached heavy plain cotton fabric is subheading 5209.11. It sits in HS chapter 52 (cotton). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5209 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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