Unbleached heavy twill cotton fabric exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Turkey exported unbleached heavy twill cotton fabric worth $11.3 million (1.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 87 countries. Value fell 36% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $17.7 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 | $11.3M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $17.7M | 3.0K t |
| 2022 | $17.0M | 2.5K t |
| 2021 | $16.6M | 3.1K t |
| 2020 | $7.9M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $10.2M | 2.4K t |
| 2018 | $9.2M | 2.0K t |
| 2017 | $5.9M | 1.2K t |
Where Turkey exports unbleached heavy twill cotton fabric to
Most of it went to Spain (28%), Tunisia (22%), Italy (15%). Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+639% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $3.2M | 28% |
| Tunisia | $2.5M | 22% |
| Italy | $1.7M | 15% |
| Egypt | $1.4M | 12% |
| France | $1.1M | 9.5% |
| Colombia | $297K | 2.6% |
| United States | $277K | 2.5% |
| Portugal | $214K | 1.9% |
| Germany | $197K | 1.7% |
| Serbia | $94K | 0.8% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.00 per kg, 26% above the world average of $4.75. 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.
Unbleached heavy twill cotton fabric imports to Turkey
Turkey imported $4.1 million of unbleached heavy twill cotton fabric in 2024 (766 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. One supplier dominates: Egypt accounted for 53% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+185% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $2.2M | 53% |
| Italy | $844K | 21% |
| Pakistan | $521K | 13% |
| China | $463K | 11% |
| United States | $29K | 0.7% |
| Japan | $13K | 0.3% |
| Bulgaria | $13K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $12K | 0.3% |
| Tunisia | $7K | 0.2% |
| Poland | $5K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey unbleached heavy twill cotton fabric exports (HS 5209.12): 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 5209.12: Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, unbleached, 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill, weighing more than 200g/m2.
Common questions
What is the value of unbleached heavy twill cotton fabric exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported unbleached heavy twill cotton fabric worth $11.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 87 countries worldwide, with 5% of world exports. The value was down 36% on 2023.
Which countries buy unbleached heavy twill cotton fabric from Turkey?
Spain was the largest buyer with 28% of the value ($3.2 million), followed by Tunisia (22%) and Italy (15%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 35 buyer countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 639% on the year.
What is the average export price of unbleached heavy twill cotton fabric per kg?
The average declared export value was about $6.00 per kg in 2024, 26% above the world average of $4.75 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 heavy twill cotton fabric from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $5.9 million in 2017 to $11.3 million in 2024, an increase of 92%. The peak was 2023 at $17.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.0 million a year.
Does Turkey also import unbleached heavy twill cotton fabric?
Yes. Turkey imported $4.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Egypt, Italy and Pakistan. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $7.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for unbleached heavy twill cotton fabric?
The HS code for unbleached heavy twill cotton fabric is subheading 5209.12. 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?
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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