Export Cotton yarn from Pakistan to Türkiye

Türkiye imported US$276M of cotton yarn (HS 5205) in 2025. India supplied US$41.2M of that in 2025, while Pakistan supplied US$10.7M, a gap of US$30.5M. Pakistan's share of the market is 3.9%.

That gap matters: buyers in Türkiye already source this product from South Asia and accept the shipping times, payment terms and documents involved. Pakistan's total sales to Türkiye fell 50% between 2020 and 2025, which means exporters should expect more work to win trust.

On our opportunity score, Türkiye rates 57 out of 100 (strong) and ranks 18th of 63 markets for this product. Next step: shortlist importers who buy from India today, prepare a price list on the right Incoterm, and list cotton yarn with Türkiye as a target market so buyers can find you.

Opportunity score
57/100 (Strong)
From Pakistan (2025)
US$10.7M
From India (2025)
US$41.21M
Market size
US$275.78M
Check before you export
Türkiye applies additional duties on many textile and apparel imports from countries without a trade agreement. Check the rate for your HS code.

How much cotton yarn does Türkiye import?

Türkiye imported US$276M of cotton yarn (HS 5205) in 2025, according to UN Comtrade.

Does Pakistan export cotton yarn to Türkiye?

Yes. Pakistan exported US$10.7M of cotton yarn to Türkiye in 2025, 3.9% of the market.

How does Pakistan compare with India in Türkiye for cotton yarn?

India leads: US$41.2M against Pakistan's US$10.7M in 2025, a gap of US$30.5M.

How can I start exporting cotton yarn to Türkiye?

Confirm your HS code, check Türkiye's duties and standards, and list your business on BusinessListing.pk with Türkiye as a target market. Our guide "How to Choose an Export Market" and the Türkiye Global Trade profile explain the next steps.