Twisted combed medium cotton yarn imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported twisted combed medium cotton yarn worth $4.3 million (839 tonnes). It ranks 10th of 129 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 24% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $7.9 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 | $4.3M | 839 t |
| 2023 | $5.6M | 1.0K t |
| 2022 | $7.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $6.6M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $3.9M | 775 t |
| 2019 | $5.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $4.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $5.4M | 964 t |
Where the United States imports twisted combed medium cotton yarn from
Most of the value came from India (38%), Pakistan (34%), Mexico (10%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+76% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.12 per kg, close to the world average of $5.66.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Twisted combed medium cotton yarn exports from the United States
Exports of twisted combed medium cotton yarn by the United States reached $328 thousand in 2024 (23 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Mexico accounted for 67% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Mexico grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $219K | 67% |
| Colombia | $50K | 15% |
| Canada | $26K | 8% |
| Honduras | $13K | 3.9% |
| Japan | $7K | 2.2% |
| Australia | $6K | 1.9% |
| South Korea | $3K | 0.9% |
| New Zealand | $1K | 0.3% |
| Bolivia | $1K | 0.3% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States twisted combed medium cotton yarn imports (HS 5205.42): 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 5205.42: Cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), multiple or cabled, of combed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, 714.28 to 232.56 decitex (15 to 43 metric number) per single yarn, not for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of twisted combed medium cotton yarn imported by the United States?
The United States imported twisted combed medium cotton yarn worth $4.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 839 tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 129 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply twisted combed medium cotton yarn to the United States?
India was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by Pakistan (34%) and Mexico (10%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 134% on the year.
What is the average import price of twisted combed medium cotton yarn per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.12 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $5.66 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of twisted combed medium cotton yarn to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.4 million in 2017 to $4.3 million in 2024, a fall of 20%. The peak was 2022 at $7.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.4 million a year.
Does the United States also export twisted combed medium cotton yarn?
Yes. The United States exported $328 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Colombia and Canada. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $4.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for twisted combed medium cotton yarn?
The HS code for twisted combed medium cotton yarn is subheading 5205.42. 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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