HS Code:
The 'Other yarn, mixed mainly or solely with cotton' category (HS Code: 5206) includes yarns that are not single, multiple, or cabled, and are composed of a mixture where cotton is the predominant fiber. This category covers a variety of yarns used in textile production, including blends that may incorporate synthetic or other natural fibers alongside cotton. These yarns are essential for manufacturing fabrics used in apparel, home textiles, and industrial applications. The trade of this product is influenced by global cotton production, textile manufacturing hubs, and regional trade agreements.
Total Trade Volume
Approximately $1.2 billion USD
Data from 2022
Source
United Nations Comtrade Database
$350 million USD
29.2% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
$280 million USD
23.3% of total trade of total trade
Stable
$150 million USD
12.5% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
$100 million USD
8.3% of total trade of total trade
Stable
$80 million USD
6.7% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
Average Rate
6.5% ad valorem
Highest Rate
15% (imposed by certain developing countries to protect domestic industries)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements such as EU-India FTA or ASEAN agreements)
Shift towards sustainable and organic cotton blends
Increased demand for eco-friendly yarns has led to higher production costs but also opened niche markets in developed countries, particularly in Europe and North America.
2021-2022
Rising labor and raw material costs in traditional manufacturing hubs
Countries like China are seeing reduced competitiveness, pushing buyers to source from emerging markets like Vietnam and Bangladesh.
2020-2022
Automation and technology adoption in yarn production
Improved efficiency and quality in production are enabling countries like India and Turkey to increase export volumes while maintaining competitive pricing.
2019-2022
The agreement has led to a reduction in tariffs on certain textile products, including mixed cotton yarns, exported from China to the US, boosting trade volumes temporarily.
January 2020
Increased Chinese exports to the US by approximately 10% in this category during 2020-2021, though tensions remain over other trade issues.
India introduced a PLI scheme to boost domestic manufacturing and exports of textile products, including mixed cotton yarns, with incentives for producers meeting export targets.
September 2021
Expected to increase Indiaโs share in global trade by 5-7% over the next 3 years, strengthening its position as the leading exporter.
The EU proposed CBAM, which may impose additional costs on carbon-intensive textile imports, including yarns, to meet sustainability goals.
July 2021
Potential cost increases for exporters from countries with high carbon footprints, pushing manufacturers to adopt greener practices.