Destination
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
- Latest exports
- $601.7K
- Market share
- 77.9%
- Growth
- +123%
- Access
- Not reported
- Signal
- Accelerating
T3 · Product exporter position
Turkey exports of Cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), multiple or cabled, of combed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, 714.29 decitex or more (not exceeding 14 metric number) per single yarn, not for retail sale (HS 520541)
See where Turkey stands in cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), multiple or cabled, of combed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, 714.29 decitex or more (not exceeding 14 metric number) per single yarn, not for retail sale: export scale, destination breadth, market position, growth, and reported trade history.
Latest exports
$3.1MLatest observed lane totalDestination markets
27Reported active marketsThree-year growth
+8.4%Annualized changeDestination HHI
1,176Destination concentrationWeighted share
51.6%Reported market positionExporter evidence
How strong is Turkey in Cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), multiple or cabled, of combed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, 714.29 decitex or more (not exceeding 14 metric number) per single yarn, not for retail sale?
Reported exporter totals and calculated indicators for HS 520541. Values retain their observed coverage period.
Exporter scale
Latest exports$3.1M
Current 2024 exports$2.2M
Three-year average$2.1M
Historical peak$8.6M
Market position
Active destinations27
Destination HHI1,176
Weighted share51.6%
Share change+7.7 pp
Competitiveness
Three-year growth+8.4%
Volatility1.3
Maximum drawdown81.8%
TrendGrowing
| Measure | Value | What it describes |
|---|---|---|
| Exporter | Turkey | Country represented by this profile |
| Latest observed exports | $3.1M | Sum of latest observed destination-lane values |
| Current 2024 exports | $2.2M | Common-year comparison where reported |
| Three-year growth | +8.4% | Annualized change in exporter totals |
| Five-year growth | +14.9% | Annualized change in exporter totals |
| Leading destination | IRN | Destination with the largest observed export value |
| Leading destination share | 19.3% | Share of observed exporter totals |
| Destination concentration | 1,176 | HHI across destination markets |
| Weighted share change | +7.7 pp | Value-weighted latest change in market share |
| Limited-history lanes | 47% | Share of lanes with shorter history |
Destination markets
Where does Turkey sell cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), multiple or cabled, of combed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, 714.29 decitex or more (not exceeding 14 metric number) per single yarn, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iran (Islamic Republic of) | $601.7K | 77.9% | +123% | Not reported | Accelerating |
| Italy | $590.0K | 39.3% | -1.3% | FTA reported | Accelerating |
| Germany | $438.1K | 73.9% | +141% | FTA reported | Accelerating |
| USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands | $339.4K | 17.2% | +98.8% | Not reported | Growing |
| Romania | $225.9K | 35.7% | +17% | Not reported | Growing |
| Croatia | $203.3K | 86.9% | -23.7% | FTA reported | Growing |
| Tunisia | $83.1K | 55.9% | +712.8% | FTA reported | Accelerating |
Destination
Italy
- Latest exports
- $590.0K
- Market share
- 39.3%
- Growth
- -1.3%
- Access
- FTA reported
- Signal
- Accelerating
Destination
Germany
- Latest exports
- $438.1K
- Market share
- 73.9%
- Growth
- +141%
- Access
- FTA reported
- Signal
- Accelerating
Destination
USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands
- Latest exports
- $339.4K
- Market share
- 17.2%
- Growth
- +98.8%
- Access
- Not reported
- Signal
- Growing
Destination
Romania
- Latest exports
- $225.9K
- Market share
- 35.7%
- Growth
- +17%
- Access
- Not reported
- Signal
- Growing
Destination
Croatia
- Latest exports
- $203.3K
- Market share
- 86.9%
- Growth
- -23.7%
- Access
- FTA reported
- Signal
- Growing
Destination
Tunisia
- Latest exports
- $83.1K
- Market share
- 55.9%
- Growth
- +712.8%
- Access
- FTA reported
- Signal
- Accelerating
Price intelligence
How does Turkey'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
Uzbekistan: $75.0K / ton.
Lowest reported price
Azerbaijan: $906.4 / ton.
Median price
$8.1K / ton across reported markets.
Export trend
Reported export history
Annual observations for Turkey and HS 520541 where available.
| Year | Exports | Year-on-year change | Active destinations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | $841.0K | +46.2% | 20 |
| 2011 | $824.1K | -2% | 17 |
| 2012 | $569.4K | -30.9% | 17 |
| 2013 | $510.7K | -10.3% | 18 |
| 2014 | $576.2K | +12.8% | 19 |
| 2015 | $337.0K | -41.5% | 15 |
| 2016 | $630.0K | +86.9% | 16 |
| 2017 | $343.0K | -45.6% | 17 |
| 2018 | $256.4K | -25.2% | 16 |
| 2019 | $1.1M | +330.6% | 19 |
| 2020 | $955.5K | -13.5% | 21 |
| 2021 | $1.7M | +82% | 26 |
| 2022 | $1.8M | +3.3% | 24 |
| 2023 | $2.2M | +24.7% | 27 |
| 2024 | $2.2M | -1.2% | 27 |
Exporter context
Turkey 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 520541.
Turkey has reported exports of $266.5B and a trade balance of -$53.8B in 2024.
Available structural indicators include 37.9% trade openness, 27.5% 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 Turkey cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), multiple or cabled, of combed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, 714.29 decitex or more (not exceeding 14 metric number) per single yarn, not for retail sale exports
Quick answers based on the figures and coverage shown on this page.
How strong is this exporter?+
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Which markets are most important?+
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Does the price section show quotes?+
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