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$11.3BGlobal subsector valueHS4 subsector intelligence
Cotton yarn
HS4 5205 trade overview
A focused view of this HS4 subsector: market scale, momentum, leading routes, countries, and the HS6 classifications inside it.
The numbers at a glanceLatest reported year · 2024
Annual change
-0.3%Latest year on yearExporters
131Active reporting countriesImporters
188Active reporting countriesHS6 products
24Classifications inside HS4The subsector read
$11.3B in trade, with -9.3% annualized growth over three years.
Cotton yarn is recorded across 2,479 active corridors, with 131 exporters and 188 importers.
Annual trend
Subsector momentum over time
Reported global trade from 1995 to 2024. Read the methodology ↗
Top trade corridors
Where the subsector moves
Leading exporter-to-importer relationships by latest reported value. See data sources ↗
Latest reported relationshipsTop 10 by trade value
| Rank | Exporter | Importer | Trade value | Growth | HS6 | Distance | FTA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Viet NamVNM | ChinaCHN | $1.8B | -9.4% | 22 | 2,732 km | Yes |
| 2 | IndiaIND | BangladeshBGD | $1.6B | -3.6% | 24 | 1,427 km | Yes |
| 3 | USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin IslandsUSA | HondurasHND | $458.7M | -5.8% | 13 | 3,219 km | Yes |
| 4 | PakistanPAK | ChinaCHN | $446.8M | -15.1% | 12 | 5,339 km | Yes |
| 5 | UzbekistanUZB | ChinaCHN | $297.0M | -21.1% | 12 | 4,752 km | No |
| 6 | UzbekistanUZB | RussiaRUS | $292.6M | +0.2% | 15 | 2,798 km | Yes |
| 7 | IndiaIND | ChinaCHN | $288.3M | -32.4% | 24 | 4,252 km | No |
| 8 | UzbekistanUZB | TurkeyTUR | $284.9M | -12.5% | 18 | 3,350 km | No |
| 9 | ChinaCHN | PakistanPAK | $237.9M | +12.5% | 18 | 5,339 km | Yes |
| 10 | MalaysiaMYS | ChinaCHN | $208.6M | +8.6% | 9 | 3,737 km | Yes |
Market structure
Where supply and demand concentrate
Exporter and importer rankings show the two sides of the subsector separately. Check coverage ↗
| Rank | Country | Exports | Partners | HS6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | IndiaIND | $3.3B | 125 | 24 |
| 2 | Viet NamVNM | $2.4B | 51 | 24 |
| 3 | UzbekistanUZB | $1.2B | 64 | 23 |
| 4 | ChinaCHN | $799.1M | 153 | 24 |
| 5 | USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin IslandsUSA | $779.6M | 83 | 24 |
| 6 | PakistanPAK | $695.8M | 72 | 24 |
| 7 | TurkeyTUR | $594.1M | 115 | 24 |
| 8 | MalaysiaMYS | $231.8M | 21 | 24 |
| 9 | IndonesiaIDN | $212.0M | 66 | 24 |
| 10 | EgyptEGY | $140.1M | 63 | 24 |
| Rank | Country | Imports | Partners | HS6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ChinaCHN | $3.3B | 42 | 24 |
| 2 | BangladeshBGD | $1.9B | 22 | 24 |
| 3 | HondurasHND | $578.3M | 10 | 22 |
| 4 | TurkeyTUR | $453.6M | 53 | 24 |
| 5 | PakistanPAK | $395.3M | 21 | 24 |
| 6 | PortugalPRT | $324.1M | 46 | 24 |
| 7 | RussiaRUS | $321.9M | 13 | 23 |
| 8 | Viet NamVNM | $297.3M | 27 | 24 |
| 9 | EgyptEGY | $291.2M | 23 | 24 |
| 10 | Republic of KoreaKOR | $283.9M | 24 | 24 |
HS6 product coverage
The products inside HS4 5205
Six-digit classifications make the subsector specific. Browse the product workspace ↗
26 classifications shownCotton yarn
Cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), single, of uncombed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, measuring 714.29 decitex or more, (not exceeding 14 metric number), not for retail saleHS6 520511
Cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), single, of uncombed 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 saleHS6 520512
Cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), single, of uncombed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, less than 232.56 but not less than 192.31 decitex (exceeding 43 but not exceeding 52 metric number), not for retail saleHS6 520513
Cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), single, of uncombed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, less than 192.31 but not less than 125 decitex (exceeding 52 but not exceeding 80 metric number), not for retail saleHS6 520514
Cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), single, of uncombed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, measuring less than 125 decitex (exceeding 80 metric number), not for retail saleHS6 520515
Cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), single, of combed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, measuring 714.29 decitex or more, (not exceeding 14 metric number), not for retail saleHS6 520521
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 saleHS6 520522
Cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), single, of combed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, less than 232.56 but not less than 192.31 decitex (exceeding 43 but not exceeding 52 metric number), not for retail saleHS6 520523
Cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), single, of combed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, less than 192.31 but not less than 125 decitex (exceeding 52 but not exceeding 80 metric number), not for retail saleHS6 520524
Cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), single, of combed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, measuring less than 125 decitex (exceeding 80 metric number), not for retail saleHS6 520525
Cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), single, of combed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, less than 125 but not less than 106.38 decitex (over 80 but not over 94 metric number), not for retail saleHS6 520526
Cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), single, of combed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, less than 106.38 but not less than 83.33 decitex (over 94 but not over 120 metric number), not for retail saleHS6 520527
Cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), single, of combed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, measuring less than 83.33 decitex (exceeding 120 metric number), not for retail saleHS6 520528
Cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), multiple or cabled, of uncombed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, 714.29 decitex or more (not exceeding 14 metric number) per single yarn, not for retail saleHS6 520531
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 saleHS6 520532
Cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), multiple or cabled, of uncombed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, 232.55 to 192.31 decitex (44 to 52 metric number) per single yarn, not for retail saleHS6 520533
Cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), multiple or cabled, of uncombed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, 192.30 to 125 decitex (53 to 80 metric number) per single yarn, not for retail saleHS6 520534
Cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), multiple or cabled, of uncombed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, less than 125 decitex (exceeding 80 metric number), per single yarn, not for retail saleHS6 520535
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 saleHS6 520541
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 saleHS6 520542
Cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), multiple or cabled, of combed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, 232.55 to 192.31 decitex (44 to 52 metric number) per single yarn, not for retail saleHS6 520543
Cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), multiple or cabled, of combed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, 192.30 to 125 decitex (53 to 80 metric number) per single yarn, not for retail saleHS6 520544
Cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), multiple or cabled, of combed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, less than 125 decitex (exceeding 80 metric number), per single yarn, not for retail saleHS6 520545
Cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), multiple or cabled, of combed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, 124 to 106.38 decitex (81 to 94 metric number) per single yarn, not for retail saleHS6 520546
Cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), multiple or cabled, of combed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, 106.37 to 83.33 decitex (95 to 120 metric number) per single yarn, not for retail saleHS6 520547
Cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), multiple or cabled, of combed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, less than 83.33 decitex (exceeding 120 metric number) per single yarn, not for retail saleHS6 520548
Definitions and coverage
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Reported values
Trade values describe reported merchandise trade for the HS4 classification, not company-level sales or shipment records.
Calculated indicators
Growth, concentration, volatility, and peak comparisons are calculated from reported observations.
Missing data
Unavailable observations remain unavailable. They are not filled, interpolated, or presented as forecasts.
Coverage: 1995-2024 · Data refreshed 2026-07-20 09:34:09
Data source
OECD trade statistics with CEPII context
OECD (2025), Balanced international merchandise trade statistics (BIMTS) - HS2017-6D, OECD Data Explorer (accessed on 2026-08-27). OECD BIMTS is the primary trade series for this view. Supporting bilateral trade context uses CEPII BACI bilateral trade flows (202601) under Etalab 2.0 Open Licence. Yugalinks presents derived views of reported observations and calculated indicators. Data terms: OECD Terms & Conditions.