China - Woven Fabrics Of Cotton - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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View PricingChina Sees Significant Decrease in Cotton Fabric Exports, Falling to $786M in June 2023
China Cotton Fabric Exports
Cotton fabric exports from China shrank to 118M square meters in June 2023, declining by -13.4% against the previous month's figure. Over the period under review, exports recorded a mild shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2023 with an increase of 50% month-to-month. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at 158M square meters in July 2022; however, from August 2022 to June 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.
In value terms, cotton fabric exports dropped to $786M (IndexBox estimates) in June 2023. Overall, exports recorded a noticeable contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2023 with an increase of 66% month-to-month. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at 1.1B square meters in July 2022; however, from August 2022 to June 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure. 
| COUNTRY | Export Value of Cotton Fabric in China (million USD) | ||||||||||||
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| Jun 2022 | Jul 2022 | Aug 2022 | Sep 2022 | Oct 2022 | Nov 2022 | Dec 2022 | Jan 2023 | Feb 2023 | Mar 2023 | Apr 2023 | May 2023 | Jun 2023 | |
| Vietnam | 115 | 127 | 150 | 148 | 130 | 128 | 126 | 100 | 117 | 158 | 127 | 119 | 112 |
| Bangladesh | 152 | 217 | 227 | 210 | 172 | 152 | 134 | 217 | 105 | 171 | 167 | 145 | 103 |
| Cambodia | 51.6 | 54.4 | 52.4 | 41.5 | 36.4 | 41.8 | 49.6 | 38.1 | 31.5 | 63.3 | 52.2 | 40.6 | 42.2 |
| Mexico | 56.4 | 55.2 | 34.4 | 39.8 | 35.4 | 30.2 | 33.4 | 33.7 | 22.4 | 33.0 | 35.1 | 41.2 | 32.8 |
| Indonesia | 55.1 | 36.0 | 42.7 | 54.5 | 42.9 | 45.7 | 38.5 | 42.8 | 19.8 | 39.7 | 31.1 | 36.9 | 32.0 |
| Colombia | 23.5 | 25.5 | 19.4 | 16.0 | 12.3 | 10.2 | 10.6 | 18.3 | 9.4 | 15.0 | 14.4 | 19.9 | 15.2 |
| South Korea | 16.8 | 17.4 | 15.8 | 14.4 | 14.0 | 12.7 | 11.8 | 12.1 | 15.9 | 19.2 | 16.5 | 15.2 | 13.9 |
| Others | 544 | 576 | 457 | 426 | 422 | 392 | 392 | 491 | 257 | 460 | 441 | 426 | 435 |
| Total | 1,013 | 1,108 | 999 | 951 | 865 | 812 | 796 | 952 | 578 | 959 | 885 | 844 | 786 |
Exports by Country
Bangladesh (24M square meters), Vietnam (14M square meters) and Cambodia (12M square meters) were the main destinations of cotton fabric exports from China, together comprising 42% of total exports. Mexico, South Korea, Indonesia and Colombia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 21%.
From June 2022 to June 2023, the biggest increases were in Colombia (with a CAGR of +2.5%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, the largest markets for cotton fabric exported from China were Vietnam ($112M), Bangladesh ($103M) and Cambodia ($42M), together comprising 33% of total exports.
Among the main countries of destination, Vietnam, with a CAGR of -0.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.
Exports by Type
Woven fabrics of cotton, containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, weighing more than 200g/m2 (118M square meters) was the largest type of cotton fabric exported from China, accounting for a approximately 100% share of total exports.
From June 2022 to June 2023, the average monthly growth rate of the volume of export of woven fabrics of cotton, containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, weighing more than 200g/m2 amounted to -1.0%.
In value terms, woven fabrics of cotton, containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, weighing not more than 200 g/m2 ($421M) remains the largest type of cotton fabric exported from China, comprising 54% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by woven fabrics of cotton, containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibres, weighing more than 200g/m2 ($158M), with a 20% share of total exports. It was followed by woven fabrics of cotton, containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, weighing more than 200g/m2, with an 18% share.
From June 2022 to June 2023, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of the export volume of woven fabrics of cotton, containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, weighing not more than 200 g/m2 stood at -1.8%. With regard to the other exported products, the following average monthly rates of growth were recorded: woven fabrics of cotton, containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibres, weighing more than 200g/m2 (-3.1% per month) and woven fabrics of cotton, containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, weighing more than 200g/m2 (-1.8% per month).
Export Prices by Country
In June 2023, the cotton fabric price amounted to $6.6 per square meter (FOB, China), growing by 7.6% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a slight slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in March 2023 when the average export price increased by 10% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $7.6 per square meter in June 2022; however, from July 2022 to June 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.
There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In June 2023, the country with the highest price was Vietnam ($7.9 per square meter), while the average price for exports to South Korea ($2.1 per square meter) was amongst the lowest.
From June 2022 to June 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Vietnam (+1.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.
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Product coverage:
- Prodcom 13202020 - Woven fabrics of cotton weighing . .100 g/m., for medical gauzes, bandages and dressings
- Prodcom 13202060 - Woven fabrics of denim cotton weighing > .200 g/m. (including denim other than blue)
- Prodcom 132020Z1 - Cotton fabrics, . .200 g/m. (excluding gauze and coloured yarns)
- Prodcom 132020Z2 - Cotton fabrics, > .200 g/m. (excluding coloured yarns)
- Prodcom 132020Z3 - Woven fabrics of cotton of yarns of different colours (excluding denim)
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
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- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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The Largest Destinations for Exports
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
