Coarse cotton yarn exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of coarse cotton yarn by the United States reached $67.2 million in 2024 (28.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 84 countries. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $150.5 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 | $67.2M | 28.3K t |
| 2023 | $67.6M | 27.3K t |
| 2022 | $150.5M | 37.3K t |
| 2021 | $119.0M | 38.2K t |
| 2020 | $79.3M | 28.1K t |
| 2019 | $110.2M | 35.2K t |
| 2018 | $77.3M | 36.8K t |
| 2017 | $126.7M | 44.1K t |
Where the United States exports coarse cotton yarn to
Dominican Republic alone took 91% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Dominican Republic | $61.0M | 91% |
| El Salvador | $5.1M | 7.5% |
| Canada | $525K | 0.8% |
| Honduras | $163K | 0.2% |
| Brazil | $109K | 0.2% |
| Pakistan | $99K | 0.2% |
| Australia | $55K | 0.1% |
| Colombia | $48K | 0.1% |
| Peru | $23K | 0% |
| Poland | $15K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.37 per kg, close to the world average of $2.20.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Coarse cotton yarn imports to the United States
In 2024, the United States imported coarse cotton yarn worth $6.4 million (1.9 thousand tonnes). It ranks 9th of 141 countries for imports of this product. One supplier dominates: Mexico accounted for 55% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Mexico grew fastest (+490% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States coarse cotton yarn exports (HS 5205.11): 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 5205.11: Cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), single, of uncombed fibres, 85% or more 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 cotton yarn exported by the United States?
The United States exported coarse cotton yarn worth $67.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 28.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 84 countries worldwide, with 8% of world exports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries buy coarse cotton yarn from the United States?
The Dominican Republic was the largest buyer with 91% of the value ($61.0 million), followed by El Salvador (8%) and Canada (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 37 buyer countries in total. Australia grew fastest among the top ten, up 618% on the year.
What is the average export price of coarse cotton yarn per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.37 per kg in 2024, 8% above the world average of $2.20 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of coarse cotton yarn from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $126.7 million in 2017 to $67.2 million in 2024, a fall of 47%. The peak was 2022 at $150.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $99.7 million a year.
Does the United States also import coarse cotton yarn?
Yes. The United States imported $6.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Mexico, Pakistan and India. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $60.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for coarse cotton yarn?
The HS code for coarse cotton yarn is subheading 5205.11. It sits in HS chapter 52 (cotton). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5205 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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