Combed medium-fine blended cotton yarn imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $3.9 million of combed medium-fine blended cotton yarn in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 41% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $12.5 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 | $3.9M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $6.6M | 2.3K t |
| 2022 | $12.5M | 3.1K t |
| 2021 | $8.2M | 2.5K t |
| 2020 | $7.4M | 3.1K t |
| 2019 | $3.8M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $8.7M | 2.7K t |
| 2017 | $8.2M | 2.6K t |
Where the United States imports combed medium-fine blended cotton yarn from
Indonesia alone supplied 71% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+958% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $2.7M | 71% |
| India | $562K | 15% |
| Vietnam | $330K | 8.6% |
| China | $163K | 4.2% |
| Guatemala | $61K | 1.6% |
| El Salvador | $1K | 0% |
| South Korea | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.65 per kg, close to the world average of $3.36.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Combed medium-fine blended cotton yarn exports from the United States
The United States exported $1.7 million of combed medium-fine blended cotton yarn in 2024 (303 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. One buyer market dominates: Honduras accounted for 89% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, El Salvador grew fastest (+101% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Honduras | $1.5M | 90% |
| El Salvador | $142K | 8.4% |
| Mexico | $15K | 0.9% |
| Guatemala | $13K | 0.7% |
| Tunisia | $6K | 0.4% |
| Canada | $3K | 0.2% |
| Costa Rica | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States combed medium-fine blended cotton yarn imports (HS 5206.23): 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 5206.23: Cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), single, of combed fibres, less than 85% by weight of cotton, less than 232.56 but not less than 192.31 decitex (exceeding 43 but not exceeding 52 metric number), not for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of combed medium-fine blended cotton yarn imported by the United States?
The United States imported combed medium-fine blended cotton yarn worth $3.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 72 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 41% on 2023.
Which countries supply combed medium-fine blended cotton yarn to the United States?
Indonesia was the largest supplier with 71% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by India (15%) and Vietnam (9%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 958% on the year.
What is the average import price of combed medium-fine blended cotton yarn per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.65 per kg in 2024, 9% above the world average of $3.36 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of combed medium-fine blended cotton yarn to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.2 million in 2017 to $3.9 million in 2024, a fall of 53%. The peak was 2022 at $12.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.4 million a year.
Does the United States also export combed medium-fine blended cotton yarn?
Yes. The United States exported $1.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Honduras, El Salvador and Mexico. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for combed medium-fine blended cotton yarn?
The HS code for combed medium-fine blended cotton yarn is subheading 5206.23. 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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