Twisted medium cotton yarn imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported twisted medium cotton yarn worth $4.6 million (1.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 35% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $6.8 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 | $4.6M | 1.0K t |
| 2023 | $3.4M | 699 t |
| 2022 | $5.8M | 1.0K t |
| 2021 | $6.8M | 2.2K t |
| 2020 | $3.5M | 967 t |
| 2019 | $4.0M | 999 t |
| 2018 | $4.3M | 1.0K t |
| 2017 | $3.9M | 1.1K t |
Where the United States imports twisted medium cotton yarn from
The largest suppliers were Pakistan (38%), Turkey (15%), India (13%). Among the main suppliers, Mexico grew fastest (+530% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.48 per kg, 46% above the world average of $3.07. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States twisted medium cotton yarn imports (HS 5205.32): 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 5205.32: Cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), multiple or cabled, of uncombed 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 medium cotton yarn imported by the United States?
The United States imported twisted medium cotton yarn worth $4.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 116 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 35% on 2023.
Which countries supply twisted medium cotton yarn to the United States?
Pakistan was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by Turkey (15%) and India (13%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Mexico grew fastest among the top ten, up 530% on the year.
What is the average import price of twisted medium cotton yarn per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.48 per kg in 2024, 46% above the world average of $3.07 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of twisted medium cotton yarn to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.9 million in 2017 to $4.6 million in 2024, an increase of 16%. The peak was 2021 at $6.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for twisted medium cotton yarn?
The HS code for twisted medium cotton yarn is subheading 5205.32. 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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