China: Overview of the Market for Cotton Lint 2019

Market Size for Cotton Lint in China

The revenue of the market for cotton lint in China amounted to $X in 2018, declining by -X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption of cotton lint continues to indicate a measured deduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 with an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, the market for cotton lint and cotton seed reached its peak level of $X. From 2013 to 2018, the growth of the market for cotton lint and cotton seed failed to regain its momentum.

Production of Cotton Lint in China

In value terms, production of cotton lint amounted to $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. In general, production of cotton lint continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 with an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, production of cotton lint attained its peak level of $X. From 2009 to 2018, production of cotton lint growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Cotton Lint

Exports from China

In 2018, approx. X tonnes of cotton lint were exported from China; coming down by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports of cotton lint continue to indicate a temperate contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, exports of cotton lint attained their peak of X tonnes. From 2016 to 2018, the growth of exports of cotton lint failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, exports of cotton lint stood at $X in 2018. In general, exports of cotton lint continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Exports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2018, exports failed to regain their momentum.

Exports by Country

Indonesia (X tonnes), Democratic People's Republic of Korea (X tonnes) and Viet Nam (X tonnes) were the main destinations of exports of cotton lint from China, with a combined X% share of total exports. South Korea, China, Hong Kong SAR, Pakistan, Malaysia, Turkey, the Philippines, Thailand, India and Taiwan, Chinese lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Malaysia, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for cotton lint and cotton seed exported from China were Indonesia ($X), Democratic People's Republic of Korea ($X) and Viet Nam ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. South Korea, Malaysia, China, Hong Kong SAR, Pakistan, Turkey, the Philippines, Thailand, India and Taiwan, Chinese lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X the main countries of destination, Malaysia experienced the highest rates of growth with regard to exports, over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the average export price for cotton lint amounted to $X per tonne, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven years, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the average export prices for cotton lint reached their peak figure at $X per tonne in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2018, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Viet Nam ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to China, Hong Kong SAR ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Viet Nam, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Cotton Lint

Imports into China

In 2018, approx. X tonnes of cotton lint were imported into China; dropping by -X% against the previous year. In general, imports of cotton lint continue to indicate a drastic decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tonnes in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2018, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of cotton lint amounted to $X in 2018. In general, imports of cotton lint continue to indicate a drastic drop. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2018, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The U.S. (X tonnes), Australia (X tonnes) and India (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of imports of cotton lint to China, with a combined X% share of total imports. Mali, Uzbekistan, Brazil and Burkina Faso lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Mali, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest cotton lint and cotton seed suppliers to China were the U.S. ($X), Australia ($X) and India ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. Mali, Uzbekistan, Brazil and Burkina Faso lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X the main suppliers, Mali experienced the highest growth rate of imports, over the last eleven-year period, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for cotton lint stood at $X per tonne in 2018, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price indicated a tangible expansion from 2007 to 2018: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, import price for cotton lint increased by +X% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 an increase of X% year-to-year. The import price peaked at $X per tonne in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2018, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2018, the highest prices were recorded for prices from Burkina Faso ($X per tonne) and Mali ($X per tonne), while the price for India ($X per tonne) and Brazil ($X per tonne) were amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Burkina Faso, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform