Brazil - Cotton Lint - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Brazil - Cotton Lint - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

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Brazil's Cotton Lint Price Slumps to $1,977 After Two Consecutive Months of Contraction

Brazil Cotton Lint Export Price in August 2022

In August 2022, the cotton lint price stood at $1,977 per ton (FOB, Brazil), falling by -18.7% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in April 2022 an increase of 14% month-to-month. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $2,518 per ton in June 2022; however, from July 2022 to August 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In August 2022, the countries with the highest prices were Indonesia ($2,473 per ton) and China ($2,144 per ton), while the average price for exports to India ($1,697 per ton) and Bangladesh ($1,819 per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From January 2022 to August 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to India (+5.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Brazil Cotton Lint Exports

After four months of decline, overseas shipments of cotton lint increased by 219% to 63K tons in August 2022. Overall, exports, however, faced a abrupt decrease. The exports peaked at 199K tons in January 2022; however, from February 2022 to August 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cotton lint exports skyrocketed to $124M (IndexBox estimates) in August 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a deep slump. The exports peaked at 381K tons in January 2022; however, from February 2022 to August 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Brazil Cotton Lint Exports by Country

China (19K tons), Bangladesh (10K tons) and Pakistan (8.9K tons) were the main destinations of cotton lint exports from Brazil, with a combined 62% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Turkey, Malaysia, India, Indonesia and Vietnam, which together accounted for a further 33%.

From January 2022 to August 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by India (with a CAGR of +85.0%), while the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, China ($42M) emerged as the key foreign market for cotton lint exports from Brazil, comprising 33% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Bangladesh ($19M), with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by Pakistan, with a 13% share.

From January 2022 to August 2022, the average monthly growth rate of value to China amounted to -17.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average monthly rates of exports growth: Bangladesh (-5.4% per month) and Pakistan (-10.5% per month).

Factors Affecting Cotton Lint Prices

Cotton lint prices in Brazil have been on the rise in recent years, due to a number of factors. The first is increased demand from China, which is the world's largest importer of cotton. As China's economy has grown, so has its demand for raw materials like cotton. This has put upward pressure on prices. Another factor is reduced production in Brazil due to drought conditions in key producing regions. This has led to less supply and higher prices as well. Finally, Brazilian growers have been switching to other crops like soybeans and corn, which are more profitable in current market conditions. This has further reduced supply of cotton lint and pushed prices even higher. All of these factors together have made cotton lint prices in Brazil some of the highest in the world.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the cotton lint market in Brazil. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.


Product coverage:
• FCL 767 - Cotton Lint
• FCL 328 - [Seed Cotton]
Country coverage:
• Brazil

Data coverage:
• Market volume and value
• Per Capita consumption
• Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
• Trade (exports and imports) in Brazil
• Export and import prices
• Market trends, drivers and restraints
• Key market players and their profiles

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1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
2. How to load your idle production capacity
3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
4. How to increase your profit margins
5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
7. How to outsource production to other countries
8. How to prepare your business for global expansion
While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.
1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

1.1
REPORT DESCRIPTION
1.2
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
1.3
DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
1.4
GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance

3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

3.1
MARKET SIZE
3.2
MARKET STRUCTURE
3.3
TRADE BALANCE
3.4
PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
3.5
MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

4.1
TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
4.2
BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
4.3
MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4.4
MOST TRADED PRODUCT
4.5
MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

5.1
TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
5.2
TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
5.3
COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
5.4
TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
5.5
LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

6.1
TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
6.2
TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
6.3
UNSATURATED MARKETS
6.4
TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
6.5
MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

7.1
PRODUCTION, HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD
8. IMPORTS

The Largest Import Supplying Countries

8.1
IMPORTS FROM 2012–2022
8.2
IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
8.3
IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS

The Largest Destinations for Exports

9.1
EXPORTS FROM 2012–2022
9.2
EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
9.3
EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

LIST OF TABLES
Table 1:
Key Findings In 2022
Table 2:
Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2022
Table 3:
Market Value, 2012–2022
Table 4:
Per Capita Consumption In 2007-2022
Table 5:
Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Table 6:
Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Table 7:
Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2022
Table 8:
Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Table 9:
Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Table 10:
Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2022
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1:
Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 2:
Market Value, 2012–2022
Figure 3:
Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2007-2022
Figure 4:
Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2007-2022
Figure 5:
Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2007-2022
Figure 6:
Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2007-2022
Figure 7:
Per Capita Consumption, 2007-2022
Figure 8:
Market Forecast To 2030
Figure 9:
Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
Figure 10:
Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
Figure 11:
Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
Figure 12:
Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
Figure 13:
Production Volume And Growth
Figure 14:
Yield And Growth
Figure 15:
Exports And Growth
Figure 16:
Export Prices And Growth
Figure 17:
Market Size And Growth
Figure 18:
Per Capita Consumption
Figure 19:
Imports And Growth
Figure 20:
Import Prices
Figure 21:
Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 22:
Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 23:
Area Harvested, 2012–2022
Figure 24:
Yield, 2012–2022
Figure 25:
Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 26:
Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 27:
Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2022
Figure 28:
Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Figure 29:
Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Figure 30:
Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2022
Figure 31:
Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 32:
Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 33:
Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2022
Figure 34:
Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Figure 35:
Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Figure 36:
Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2022
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