Cotton yarn waste exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United States exported cotton yarn waste worth $2.4 million (1.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 87 countries. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $5.3 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 | $2.4M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $2.3M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $2.9M | 2.1K t |
| 2021 | $5.3M | 4.6K t |
| 2020 | $3.2M | 4.6K t |
| 2019 | $3.0M | 4.0K t |
| 2018 | $3.5M | 5.5K t |
| 2017 | $3.9M | 6.8K t |
Where the United States exports cotton yarn waste to
Most of it went to Mexico (46%), Ecuador (24%), United Arab Emirates (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Trinidad and Tobago grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $1.1M | 46% |
| Ecuador | $585K | 24% |
| United Arab Emirates | $189K | 7.9% |
| Trinidad and Tobago | $98K | 4.1% |
| Pakistan | $63K | 2.6% |
| United Kingdom | $60K | 2.5% |
| Guatemala | $55K | 2.3% |
| India | $45K | 1.9% |
| El Salvador | $42K | 1.8% |
| Dominican Republic | $41K | 1.7% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.29 per kg, 36% above the world average of $0.95. 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.
Cotton yarn waste imports to the United States
In 2024, the United States imported cotton yarn waste worth $1.0 million (2.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. One supplier dominates: Turkey accounted for 61% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Mexico grew fastest (+283% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States cotton yarn waste exports (HS 5202.10): 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 5202.10: Cotton: yarn waste (including thread waste).
Common questions
What is the value of cotton yarn waste exported by the United States?
The United States exported cotton yarn waste worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 87 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries buy cotton yarn waste from the United States?
Mexico was the largest buyer with 46% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by Ecuador (24%) and the United Arab Emirates (8%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 27 buyer countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 406% on the year.
What is the average export price of cotton yarn waste per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.29 per kg in 2024, 36% above the world average of $0.95 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of cotton yarn waste from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $3.9 million in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, a fall of 38%. The peak was 2021 at $5.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.3 million a year.
Does the United States also import cotton yarn waste?
Yes. The United States imported $1.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Turkey, Pakistan and Egypt. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for cotton yarn waste?
The HS code for cotton yarn waste is subheading 5202.10. It sits in HS chapter 52 (cotton). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5202 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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