Unbleached light twill cotton fabric exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Turkey exported $3.3 million of unbleached light twill cotton fabric in 2024 (527 tonnes). It ranks 5th of 59 countries for exports of this product. Value rose 60% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $4.4 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 | $3.3M | 527 t |
| 2023 | $2.1M | 271 t |
| 2022 | $4.4M | 607 t |
| 2021 | $4.4M | 679 t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 312 t |
| 2019 | $2.0M | 372 t |
| 2018 | $2.4M | 396 t |
| 2017 | $2.2M | 363 t |
Where Turkey exports unbleached light twill cotton fabric to
Most of it went to Italy (44%), Colombia (14%), Austria (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $1.5M | 44% |
| Colombia | $466K | 14% |
| Austria | $385K | 12% |
| Belgium | $319K | 9.7% |
| Spain | $271K | 8.2% |
| Tunisia | $160K | 4.9% |
| France | $155K | 4.7% |
| Germany | $66K | 2% |
| Kuwait | $6K | 0.2% |
| Bulgaria | $3K | 0.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.24 per kg, close to the world average of $6.70.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Unbleached light twill cotton fabric imports to Turkey
In 2024, Turkey imported unbleached light twill cotton fabric worth $320 thousand (50 tonnes). One supplier dominates: Pakistan accounted for 62% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | $198K | 62% |
| Egypt | $83K | 26% |
| Germany | $14K | 4.4% |
| India | $14K | 4.3% |
| Bulgaria | $6K | 1.7% |
| China | $4K | 1.1% |
| Spain | $2K | 0.5% |
| Portugal | $0K | 0.1% |
| Vietnam | $0K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey unbleached light twill cotton fabric exports (HS 5208.13): 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 5208.13: Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, unbleached, 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill, weighing not more than 200g/m2.
Common questions
What is the value of unbleached light twill cotton fabric exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported unbleached light twill cotton fabric worth $3.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 527 tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 59 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 60% on 2023.
Which countries buy unbleached light twill cotton fabric from Turkey?
Italy was the largest buyer with 44% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by Colombia (14%) and Austria (12%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 15 buyer countries in total. Tunisia grew fastest among the top ten, up 988% on the year.
What is the average export price of unbleached light twill cotton fabric per kg?
The average declared export value was about $6.24 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $6.70 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of unbleached light twill cotton fabric from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.2 million in 2017 to $3.3 million in 2024, an increase of 51%. The peak was 2021 at $4.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.9 million a year.
Does Turkey also import unbleached light twill cotton fabric?
Yes. Turkey imported $320 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Pakistan, Egypt and Germany. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $3.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for unbleached light twill cotton fabric?
The HS code for unbleached light twill cotton fabric is subheading 5208.13. It sits in HS chapter 52 (cotton). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5208 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
EximDataX has a direct customs feed for Turkey, so the importers and exporters behind these totals are visible by name, shipment by shipment. Ask for a live look at your product.
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