Central Asia: Cotton Lint Market 2024

Cotton Lint Market Size in Central Asia

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was growth in the Central Asian cotton lint market, when its value increased by X% to $X. In general, consumption, however, saw a pronounced shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the market value increased by X%. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Cotton Lint Production in Central Asia

In value terms, cotton lint production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a pronounced contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Uzbekistan (X tons) remains the largest cotton lint producing country in Central Asia, accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, cotton lint production in Uzbekistan exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Turkmenistan (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Tajikistan (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume in Uzbekistan totaled X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Turkmenistan (X% per year) and Tajikistan (X% per year).

The average cotton lint yield stood at X tons per ha in 2022, surging by X% compared with 2021. Overall, the yield, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of cotton lint production in Central Asia rose modestly to X ha, with an increase of X% against the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area, however, saw a slight shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the harvested area increased by X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to cotton lint production reached the maximum at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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Cotton Lint Exports

Exports in Central Asia

In 2022, cotton lint exports in Central Asia fell dramatically to X tons, shrinking by X% against 2021 figures. Overall, exports saw a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cotton lint exports reduced markedly to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a perceptible slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Tajikistan represented the key exporting country with an export of around X tons, which resulted at X% of total exports. Kazakhstan (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Turkmenistan (X%) and Kyrgyzstan (X%).

Tajikistan experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of cotton lint. Kazakhstan (X%), Kyrgyzstan (X%) and Turkmenistan (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Tajikistan (X p.p.) and Kazakhstan (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Turkmenistan saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Tajikistan ($X) remains the largest cotton lint supplier in Central Asia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kazakhstan ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Turkmenistan, with an X% share.

In Tajikistan, cotton lint exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kazakhstan (X% per year) and Turkmenistan (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, major exporting countries recorded the following prices: in Kyrgyzstan ($X per ton) and Tajikistan ($X per ton), while Turkmenistan ($X per ton) and Kazakhstan ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kyrgyzstan (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cotton Lint Imports

Imports in Central Asia

Cotton lint imports surged to X tons in 2022, picking up by X% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, imports showed a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cotton lint imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports enjoyed a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Uzbekistan (X tons) represented roughly X% of total imports in 2022.

Uzbekistan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the cotton lint imports, with a CAGR of X.9% from 2012 to 2022. Uzbekistan (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Uzbekistan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported cotton lint in Central Asia.

In Uzbekistan, cotton lint imports expanded at an average annual rate of X.1% over the period from 2012-2022.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Central Asia amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, cotton lint import price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Uzbekistan.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Uzbekistan amounted to X% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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