Coarse blended cotton yarn imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of coarse blended cotton yarn by the United States reached $2.2 million in 2024 (499 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 11% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $2.9 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 | $2.2M | 499 t |
| 2023 | $2.0M | 436 t |
| 2022 | $2.9M | 689 t |
| 2021 | $2.5M | 571 t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 472 t |
| 2019 | $1.8M | 486 t |
| 2018 | $2.5M | 634 t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 750 t |
Where the United States imports coarse blended cotton yarn from
Mexico alone supplied 57% of it. Among the main suppliers, Mexico grew fastest (+30% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $1.3M | 57% |
| Spain | $707K | 32% |
| Pakistan | $112K | 5% |
| Peru | $63K | 2.8% |
| Canada | $22K | 1% |
| China | $20K | 0.9% |
| France | $12K | 0.5% |
| Italy | $10K | 0.5% |
| Taiwan | $2K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.49 per kg, 170% above the world average of $1.66. 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.
Coarse blended cotton yarn exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported coarse blended cotton yarn worth $1.2 million (368 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. One buyer market dominates: El Salvador accounted for 63% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Mexico grew fastest (+80% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| El Salvador | $755K | 63% |
| Mexico | $293K | 25% |
| Morocco | $94K | 7.9% |
| India | $36K | 3% |
| Dominican Republic | $7K | 0.6% |
| Canada | $4K | 0.3% |
| Switzerland | $2K | 0.2% |
| Guatemala | $1K | 0.1% |
| Nicaragua | $1K | 0% |
| Singapore | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States coarse blended cotton yarn imports (HS 5206.11): 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 5206.11: Cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), single, of uncombed fibres, less than 85% by weight of cotton, measuring 714.29 decitex or more (not exceeding 14 metric number), not for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of coarse blended cotton yarn imported by the United States?
The United States imported coarse blended cotton yarn worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 499 tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 124 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply coarse blended cotton yarn to the United States?
Mexico was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by Spain (32%) and Pakistan (5%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 140% on the year.
What is the average import price of coarse blended cotton yarn per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.49 per kg in 2024, 170% above the world average of $1.66 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of coarse blended cotton yarn to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, a fall of 15%. The peak was 2022 at $2.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
Does the United States also export coarse blended cotton yarn?
Yes. The United States exported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to El Salvador, Mexico and Morocco. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $1.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for coarse blended cotton yarn?
The HS code for coarse blended cotton yarn is subheading 5206.11. It sits in HS chapter 52 (cotton). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5206 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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