Destination
Bangladesh
- Latest exports
- $190.2M
- Market share
- 82.1%
- Growth
- +2.2%
- Access
- FTA reported
- Signal
- Growing
T3 · Product exporter position
India exports of Cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), single, of combed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, less than 714.29 but not less than 232.56 decitex (exceeding 14 but not exceeding 43 metric number), not for retail sale (HS 520522)
See where India stands in cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), single, of combed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, less than 714.29 but not less than 232.56 decitex (exceeding 14 but not exceeding 43 metric number), not for retail sale: export scale, destination breadth, market position, growth, and reported trade history.
Latest exports
$474.6MLatest observed lane totalDestination markets
86Reported active marketsThree-year growth
-9%Annualized changeDestination HHI
1,902Destination concentrationWeighted share
68.3%Reported market positionExporter evidence
How strong is India in Cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), single, of combed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, less than 714.29 but not less than 232.56 decitex (exceeding 14 but not exceeding 43 metric number), not for retail sale?
Reported exporter totals and calculated indicators for HS 520522. Values retain their observed coverage period.
Exporter scale
Latest exports$474.6M
Current 2024 exports$471.6M
Three-year average$454.0M
Historical peak$879.5M
Market position
Active destinations86
Destination HHI1,902
Weighted share68.3%
Share change-3 pp
Competitiveness
Three-year growth-9%
Volatility1
Maximum drawdown87.3%
TrendDeclining
| Measure | Value | What it describes |
|---|---|---|
| Exporter | India | Country represented by this profile |
| Latest observed exports | $474.6M | Sum of latest observed destination-lane values |
| Current 2024 exports | $471.6M | Common-year comparison where reported |
| Three-year growth | -9% | Annualized change in exporter totals |
| Five-year growth | +5.7% | Annualized change in exporter totals |
| Leading destination | BGD | Destination with the largest observed export value |
| Leading destination share | 40.1% | Share of observed exporter totals |
| Destination concentration | 1,902 | HHI across destination markets |
| Weighted share change | -3 pp | Value-weighted latest change in market share |
| Limited-history lanes | 19.4% | Share of lanes with shorter history |
Destination markets
Where does India sell cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), single, of combed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, less than 714.29 but not less than 232.56 decitex (exceeding 14 but not exceeding 43 metric number), not for retail sale?
Leading destination observations ranked by reported export value, with market position and access context.
| Destination | Latest exports | Market share | Growth | Access | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh | $190.2M | 82.1% | +2.2% | FTA reported | Growing |
| Peru | $48.5M | 90.1% | +4.7% | 0.1% tariff | Accelerating |
| China | $39.7M | 22.1% | -32.1% | 0.3% tariff | Growing |
| Portugal | $30.1M | 43% | -12.8% | 0% tariff | Growing |
| Colombia | $23.5M | 90.7% | -0.8% | 0.1% tariff | Accelerating |
| Egypt | $22.2M | 49% | -15.5% | 0.3% tariff | Growing |
| Mauritius | $14.5M | 96% | +7.9% | FTA reported | Growing |
| Sri Lanka | $13.1M | 78.4% | -1.5% | FTA reported | Growing |
| Viet Nam | $11.2M | 32.2% | -17.5% | FTA reported | Accelerating |
| Turkey | $10.6M | 32.9% | -23% | 0.1% tariff | Growing |
| Poland | $3.3M | 20.9% | -28.6% | 0.1% tariff | Growing |
| Germany | $2.3M | 21.7% | -20.3% | 0% tariff | Growing |
| Republic of Korea | $2.1M | 9.7% | -23.5% | FTA reported | Slowing |
| USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands | $1.6M | 12.3% | -33.4% | 0% tariff | Growing |
| Guatemala | $625.9K | 4.3% | -52.3% | 0.1% tariff | Growing |
Destination
Peru
- Latest exports
- $48.5M
- Market share
- 90.1%
- Growth
- +4.7%
- Access
- 0.1% tariff
- Signal
- Accelerating
Destination
China
- Latest exports
- $39.7M
- Market share
- 22.1%
- Growth
- -32.1%
- Access
- 0.3% tariff
- Signal
- Growing
Destination
Portugal
- Latest exports
- $30.1M
- Market share
- 43%
- Growth
- -12.8%
- Access
- 0% tariff
- Signal
- Growing
Destination
Colombia
- Latest exports
- $23.5M
- Market share
- 90.7%
- Growth
- -0.8%
- Access
- 0.1% tariff
- Signal
- Accelerating
Destination
Egypt
- Latest exports
- $22.2M
- Market share
- 49%
- Growth
- -15.5%
- Access
- 0.3% tariff
- Signal
- Growing
Destination
Mauritius
- Latest exports
- $14.5M
- Market share
- 96%
- Growth
- +7.9%
- Access
- FTA reported
- Signal
- Growing
Destination
Sri Lanka
- Latest exports
- $13.1M
- Market share
- 78.4%
- Growth
- -1.5%
- Access
- FTA reported
- Signal
- Growing
Destination
Viet Nam
- Latest exports
- $11.2M
- Market share
- 32.2%
- Growth
- -17.5%
- Access
- FTA reported
- Signal
- Accelerating
Destination
Turkey
- Latest exports
- $10.6M
- Market share
- 32.9%
- Growth
- -23%
- Access
- 0.1% tariff
- Signal
- Growing
Destination
Poland
- Latest exports
- $3.3M
- Market share
- 20.9%
- Growth
- -28.6%
- Access
- 0.1% tariff
- Signal
- Growing
Destination
Germany
- Latest exports
- $2.3M
- Market share
- 21.7%
- Growth
- -20.3%
- Access
- 0% tariff
- Signal
- Growing
Destination
Republic of Korea
- Latest exports
- $2.1M
- Market share
- 9.7%
- Growth
- -23.5%
- Access
- FTA reported
- Signal
- Slowing
Destination
USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands
- Latest exports
- $1.6M
- Market share
- 12.3%
- Growth
- -33.4%
- Access
- 0% tariff
- Signal
- Growing
Destination
Guatemala
- Latest exports
- $625.9K
- Market share
- 4.3%
- Growth
- -52.3%
- Access
- 0.1% tariff
- Signal
- Growing
Price intelligence
How does India's price position vary?
Price comparisons are shown where market-level unit-value observations are available. They describe reported trade values and quantities, not quoted selling prices.
Highest reported price
Norway: $60.1K / ton.
Lowest reported price
Sudan: $1.6K / ton.
Median price
$3.6K / ton across reported markets.
Export trend
Reported export history
Annual observations for India and HS 520522 where available.
| Year | Exports | Year-on-year change | Active destinations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | $327.0M | +59.3% | 83 |
| 2011 | $377.6M | +15.4% | 91 |
| 2012 | $356.6M | -5.5% | 96 |
| 2013 | $427.5M | +19.9% | 94 |
| 2014 | $308.6M | -27.8% | 91 |
| 2015 | $332.3M | +7.7% | 95 |
| 2016 | $300.1M | -9.7% | 89 |
| 2017 | $341.4M | +13.8% | 93 |
| 2018 | $422.5M | +23.7% | 93 |
| 2019 | $357.9M | -15.3% | 93 |
| 2020 | $348.1M | -2.7% | 87 |
| 2021 | $625.4M | +79.6% | 89 |
| 2022 | $396.1M | -36.7% | 89 |
| 2023 | $494.2M | +24.8% | 84 |
| 2024 | $471.6M | -4.6% | 86 |
Exporter context
India economy and trade network
The exporter profile adds country-level trade and structural context to the selected product position. These indicators describe the country overall and are not limited to HS 520522.
India has reported exports of $434.2B and a trade balance of -$221.5B in 2024.
Available structural indicators include 24.9% trade openness, 35.7% investment, and 270 active trade partners.
Reported values
Export totals and destination values describe reported merchandise trade for the stated exporter, HS6 classification, and available year.
Calculated indicators
Growth, concentration, weighted share, volatility, drawdown, and price comparisons are calculated from reported observations.
Coverage
Missing values remain “Not reported”. Country-level indicators are presented separately from product-level observations.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about India cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), single, of combed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, less than 714.29 but not less than 232.56 decitex (exceeding 14 but not exceeding 43 metric number), not for retail sale exports
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