Combed medium-fine cotton yarn exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
The United States exported $32.8 million of combed medium-fine cotton yarn in 2024 (6.6 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 73 countries. That is 11% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $67.8 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 | $32.8M | 6.6K t |
| 2023 | $29.5M | 5.8K t |
| 2022 | $46.9M | 7.7K t |
| 2021 | $45.0M | 8.8K t |
| 2020 | $26.1M | 5.9K t |
| 2019 | $49.8M | 12.0K t |
| 2018 | $67.8M | 16.1K t |
| 2017 | $35.8M | 4.6K t |
Where the United States exports combed medium-fine cotton yarn to
Honduras alone took 70% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Guatemala grew fastest (+40% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Honduras | $22.8M | 70% |
| Guatemala | $8.7M | 27% |
| El Salvador | $1.0M | 3.1% |
| India | $76K | 0.2% |
| Dominican Republic | $58K | 0.2% |
| Brazil | $39K | 0.1% |
| Mexico | $14K | 0% |
| Tunisia | $13K | 0% |
| Canada | $10K | 0% |
| Costa Rica | $9K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.96 per kg, 49% above the world average of $3.33. 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.
Combed medium-fine cotton yarn imports to the United States
Imports of combed medium-fine cotton yarn by the United States reached $12.1 million in 2024 (3.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. South Korea alone supplied 62% of it. Among the main suppliers, Indonesia grew fastest (+502% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $7.5M | 62% |
| Indonesia | $2.2M | 18% |
| India | $1.4M | 12% |
| Vietnam | $463K | 3.8% |
| Canada | $216K | 1.8% |
| Mexico | $201K | 1.7% |
| Pakistan | $167K | 1.4% |
| Turkey | $3K | 0% |
| Brazil | $3K | 0% |
| Italy | $2K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States combed medium-fine cotton yarn exports (HS 5205.23): 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 5205.23: Cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), single, of combed fibres, 85% or more 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 cotton yarn exported by the United States?
The United States exported combed medium-fine cotton yarn worth $32.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 73 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries buy combed medium-fine cotton yarn from the United States?
Honduras was the largest buyer with 70% of the value ($22.8 million), followed by Guatemala (27%) and El Salvador (3%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 18 buyer countries in total. El Salvador grew fastest among the top ten, up 157% on the year.
What is the average export price of combed medium-fine cotton yarn per kg?
The average declared export value was about $4.96 per kg in 2024, 49% above the world average of $3.33 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of combed medium-fine cotton yarn from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $35.8 million in 2017 to $32.8 million in 2024, a fall of 9%. The peak was 2018 at $67.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $41.7 million a year.
Does the United States also import combed medium-fine cotton yarn?
Yes. The United States imported $12.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from South Korea, Indonesia and India. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $20.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for combed medium-fine cotton yarn?
The HS code for combed medium-fine cotton yarn is subheading 5205.23. 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?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United States. Tell us your product to see it live.
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