Cotton
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global cotton lint market.
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Cotton lint is a crucial commodity in the textile industry, serving as the primary raw material for spinning yarn and weaving fabrics. The global demand for cotton lint has been steadily increasing as countries strive to meet the growing needs of their textile industries. In this article, we will explore the top import markets for cotton lint, backed by data from the IndexBox market intelligence platform.
In 2022, cotton prices are expected to gain 5% y/y, as last year's ending stocks are rapidly reduced amid strong global demand outpacing available supply. Last year, the average cotton price soared by 41% y/y to $2.23 per kg.
After stagnating during the pandemic, the textile industry has begun to strongly recover and the demand for cotton has risen. It is expected that cotton consumption in 2021 will grow faster than the supply. This will lead to a reduction in global cotton stocks and higher prices. The issues of sustainability and ethical background become increasingly important in the transformation of cotton supply chains.
Global cotton lint consumption amounted to X thousand tons in 2015, growing by +X% against the previous year level.
Global cotton lint exports amounted to X thousand tons in 2015, reducing by -X% against the previous year level.
Global cotton lint imports amounted to X thousand tons in 2015, falling by -X% against the previous year level.
In 2015, the countries with the highest levels of cotton lint production were India (X thousand tons), China (X thousand tons), the United States (X thousand tons), together accounting for X% of total output.
India dominates in the global cotton lint trade. In 2014, India exported X thousand tons of cotton lint totaling X million USD, X% under the previous year. Its primary trading partner was China, where it supplied X% of its total cotton lint expor
Global primary fiber crops consumption amounted to X thousand tons in 2015, rising by +X% against the previous year level.
Global primary fiber crops exports amounted to X thousand tons in 2015, ascending by +X% against the previous year level.