Which Country Exports the Most Cotton in the World?

In 2016, approx. X tonnes of cotton were exported worldwide; growing by X% against the previous year figure. Overall, cotton exports continue to indicate a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016, an increase of X% against the previous year level. In that year, global cotton exports attained its maximum volume, and are likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, cotton exports stood at $X in 2016. In general, cotton exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, global cotton exports attained its maximum level of $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2016, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Top Cotton Exporting Countries in the World

X. USA (X billion USD)

X. India (X billion USD)

X. Brazil (X billion USD)

X. Australia (X billion USD)

X. Burkina Faso (X billion USD)

X. Mozambique (X billion USD)

Cotton Exports By Country

In 2016, Mozambique (X tonnes) was the key exporter for cotton, comprising X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by the U.S. (X tonnes), India (X tonnes), and Brazil (X tonnes), together generating X% share of total cotton exports. Australia (X tonnes), and Burkina Faso (X tonnes) followed a long way behind this figure.

Mozambique was also the fastest growing in terms of the cotton exports, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007 to 2016. At the same time, Australia (+X%), Brazil (+X%), and Burkina Faso (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, the U.S. (-X%), and India (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2007 to 2016, the share of the U.S., and India increased by X%, and X% percentage points, while Brazil (-X%), Australia (-X%), and Mozambique (-X%) saw their share reduced. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the U.S. ($X) remains the largest cotton supplier in the world, making up X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by India ($X), with the share of X% of global exports. It was followed by Brazil, with the share of X%.

In the U.S., cotton exports declined by an average annual rate of -X% over the period from 2007-2016. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates: India (-X% per year) and Brazil (+X% per year).

Cotton Export Prices By Country

The average cotton export price stood at $X per tonne in 2016, falling by -X% against the previous year. Overall, cotton export price continues to indicate a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011, when it surged by X% y-o-y. In that year, average cotton export price attained its maximum level of $X per tonne. From 2012 to 2016, growth of average cotton export price stood at a somewhat lower level.

There were significant differences in the average export prices amongst major exporting countries. In 2016, the country with the highest export prices was Australia ($X per tonne), while Mozambique ($X per tonne) was among the lowest.

From 2007 to 2016, the most notable growth rate of cotton export prices was attained by Brazil (+X% per year), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Source: IndexBox Platform