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Article Publishing Date: Apr 6, 2023
Cotton Lint Prices Average $2,853/Ton in China as 3% Drop Continues for Second Month
China Cotton Lint Import Price in December 2022
In December 2022, the cotton lint price amounted to $2,853 per ton (CIF, China), waning by -2.9% against the previous month. Over the last twelve months, it increased at an average monthly rate of +1.9%. The growth pace was the most rapid in January 2022 when the average import price increased by 8.5% m-o-m. The import price peaked at $3,076 per ton in October 2022; however, from November 2022 to December 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In December 2022, the highest price was recorded for prices from the United States ($3,160 per ton) and India ($2,767 per ton), while the price for Australia ($2,515 per ton) and Brazil ($2,764 per ton) were amongst the lowest.
From December 2021 to December 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+2.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
China Cotton Lint Imports
In December 2022, after two months of growth, there was decline in supplies from abroad of cotton lint, when their volume decreased by -4.1% to 171K tons. In general, total imports indicated modest growth from December 2021 to December 2022: its volume increased at an average monthly rate of +1.9% over the last twelve-month period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on December 2022 figures, imports increased by +92.7% against September 2022 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in January 2022 with an increase of 67% month-to-month. As a result, imports reached the peak of 228K tons. From February 2022 to December 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.
In value terms, cotton lint imports shrank to $487M (IndexBox estimates) in December 2022. Overall, total imports indicated perceptible growth from December 2021 to December 2022: its value increased at an average monthly rate of +3.8% over the last twelve-month period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on December 2022 figures, imports increased by +83.8% against September 2022 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in January 2022 when imports increased by 81% against the previous month. As a result, imports attained the peak of $562M. From February 2022 to December 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.
China Cotton Lint Imports by Country
In December 2022, Brazil (114K tons) constituted the largest cotton lint supplier to China, accounting for a 67% share of total imports. Moreover, cotton lint imports from Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States (48K tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Australia (6.1K tons), with a 3.6% share.
From December 2021 to December 2022, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of volume from Brazil totaled +2.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: the United States (+6.8% per month) and Australia (+12.3% per month).
In value terms, Brazil ($316M) constituted the largest supplier of cotton lint to China, comprising 65% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($151M), with a 31% share of total imports. It was followed by Australia, with a 3.2% share.
From December 2021 to December 2022, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of value from Brazil stood at +4.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: the United States (+9.6% per month) and Australia (+11.7% per month).
China Cotton Price Drops Following Two Months of Declines
The cotton lint price in China recently experienced a 3% drop, settling to an average of $2,853 per ton. This marks a decrease following two months of successive drops in price. Analysts have attributed this dip to several contributing factors, including dwindling demand from large overseas markets, an increases in the cost of domestic labor, and a higher cost of premiums for using better-quality yarn. These factors, when combined, created an unfavorable environment for the cotton industry which resulted in the lower rate of return on the market. Industry observers are keeping a close eye on the market to gauge the potential of a price recovery as the year progresses.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the cotton lint market in China. 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:
Data coverage:
• Market volume and value
• Per Capita consumption
• Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
• Trade (exports and imports) in China
• Export and import prices
• Market trends, drivers and restraints
• Key market players and their profiles
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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
2.1
KEY FINDINGS
2.2
MARKET TRENDS
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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 2012-2022
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, 2012-2022
Figure 4:
Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2022
Figure 5:
Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2022
Figure 6:
Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2022
Figure 7:
Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2022
Figure 8:
Market Volume Forecast to 2030
Figure 9:
Market Value Forecast to 2030
Figure 10:
Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
Figure 11:
Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
Figure 12:
Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
Figure 13:
Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
Figure 14:
Production Volume And Growth
Figure 15:
Yield And Growth
Figure 16:
Exports And Growth
Figure 17:
Export Prices And Growth
Figure 18:
Market Size And Growth
Figure 19:
Per Capita Consumption
Figure 20:
Imports And Growth
Figure 21:
Import Prices
Figure 22:
Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 23:
Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 24:
Area Harvested, 2012–2022
Figure 25:
Yield, 2012–2022
Figure 26:
Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 27:
Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 28:
Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2022
Figure 29:
Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Figure 30:
Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Figure 31:
Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2022
Figure 32:
Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 33:
Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 34:
Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2022
Figure 35:
Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Figure 36:
Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Figure 37:
Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2022
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