United Kingdom - Woven Fabrics Of Cotton - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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United Kingdom - Woven Fabrics Of Cotton - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

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Cotton Fabric Price in the UK - 2023

Contents:

  1. Cotton Fabric Price in the UK (CIF) - 2022
  2. Cotton Fabric Price in the UK (FOB) - 2022
  3. Cotton Fabric Imports in the UK
  4. Cotton Fabric Exports in the UK

Cotton Fabric Price in the UK (CIF) - 2022

The average cotton fabric import price stood at $2.1 per square meter in 2022, increasing by 8.1% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.2%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average import price increased by 42%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($5.6 per square meter), while the price for Pakistan ($1.1 per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria (+5.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cotton Fabric Price in the UK (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average cotton fabric export price amounted to $5.5 per square meter, picking up by 1.5% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, cotton fabric export price increased by +103.2% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 22%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($10 per square meter), while the average price for exports to Djibouti ($0.5 per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France (+4.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cotton Fabric Imports in the UK

In 2022, the amount of woven fabrics of cotton imported into the UK shrank to 111M square meters, which is down by -5.2% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, imports continue to indicate a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 11%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at 134M square meters in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cotton fabric imports rose modestly to $231M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 20% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Import of Cotton Fabric in the UK (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Pakistan36.028.234.744.57.3%
Austria25.731.743.238.814.7%
Italy28.616.822.132.24.0%
India20.314.122.625.78.2%
China16.515.016.416.80.6%
Turkey14.211.217.013.4-1.9%
Netherlands19.816.110.19.7-21.2%
Germany14.310.712.29.1-14.0%
South Korea7.06.39.88.46.3%
Spain9.06.110.06.7-9.4%
Thailand5.96.73.02.4-25.9%
Others26.525.924.623.7-3.7%
Total2241892262311.0%

Top Suppliers of Cotton Fabric to the UK in 2022:

  1. Pakistan (40.2M square meters)
  2. India (18.5M square meters)
  3. China (12.9M square meters)
  4. Austria (6.9M square meters)
  5. Turkey (6.7M square meters)
  6. Italy (6.4M square meters)
  7. Germany (3.6M square meters)
  8. South Korea (3.3M square meters)
  9. Spain (2.7M square meters)
  10. Netherlands (1.4M square meters)
  11. Thailand (1.4M square meters)

Cotton Fabric Exports in the UK

In 2022, approx. 27M square meters of woven fabrics of cotton were exported from the UK; which is down by -2.9% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, exports saw a deep contraction. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at 47M square meters in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cotton fabric exports dropped to $150M in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a deep contraction. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $175M in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Export of Cotton Fabric in the UK (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Nigeria46.863.167.560.99.2%
Germany17.99.09.610.8-15.5%
Netherlands9.97.56.010.41.7%
United States4.54.96.37.217.0%
Italy11.88.99.96.3-18.9%
France11.37.95.05.0-23.8%
United Arab Emirates2.11.61.54.226.0%
China2.21.82.63.314.5%
Tunisia5.54.23.83.2-16.5%
Ireland6.03.71.71.8-33.1%
Poland2.42.61.41.7-10.9%
Estonia1.10.91.01.35.7%
DjiboutiN/AN/AN/A0.30%
Others53.442.635.633.4-14.5%
Total175159152150-5.0%

Top Export Markets for Cotton Fabric from the UK in 2022:

  1. Nigeria (6.2M square meters)
  2. Netherlands (3.5M square meters)
  3. Germany (2.9M square meters)
  4. United Arab Emirates (1.2M square meters)
  5. Tunisia (1.0M square meters)
  6. Italy (0.9M square meters)
  7. France (0.8M square meters)
  8. United States (0.7M square meters)
  9. Djibouti (0.7M square meters)
  10. Poland (0.6M square meters)
  11. China (0.6M square meters)
  12. Estonia (0.5M square meters)
  13. Ireland (0.5M square meters)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the cotton fabric market in the UK. 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:

  • 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)

Country coverage:

  • United Kingdom

Data coverage:

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

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This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

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  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
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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. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE
    3. TRADE BALANCE
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

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    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    14. Production Volume And Growth
    15. Exports And Growth
    16. Export Prices And Growth
    17. Market Size And Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports And Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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Global cotton fabric imports totaled X tons in 2016, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year level. In general, cotton fabric imports continue to indicate a slight shrinkage. The...

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In March 2023, the price of Cotton Fabric was $11.0 per square meter (CIF, United Kingdom), experiencing a 58% increase compared to the previous month.

World Textile Industry - Trends, Technology, and Forecast
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The global textile industry is worth an estimated $1.3 trillion USD and employs over 60 million people around the world. The industry is forecast to grow at a rate of 3-4% per year over the next few years.

Which Country Imports the Most Woven Fabrics of Cotton Containing 85% and More by Weight in the World?
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In value terms, woven fabrics of cotton containing X% and more by weight imports stood at $X in 2016. In general, woven fabrics of cotton containing X% and more by weight imports continue to indica...

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