Ireland - Cotton Lint - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

Ireland: Overview of the Market for Cotton Lint 2019

Market Size for Cotton Lint in Ireland

The revenue of the market of cotton lint in Ireland amounted to $X in 2017, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption of cotton lint continues to indicate a drastic deduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008, when market value increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, the market for cotton lint and cotton seed reached their peak level of $X. From 2009 to 2017, growth of the market for cotton lint and cotton seed stood at a somewhat lower level.

Production of Cotton Lint in Ireland

In 2017, the amount of cotton lint produced in Ireland totaled X kg, stabilizing at the previous year. In general, production of cotton lint continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Cotton lint and cotton seed output in Ireland indicated a relatively flat trend pattern, which was largely conditioned by a relatively flat trend pattern of the harvested area and a relatively flat trend pattern in yield figures.

In 2017, average yield of cotton lint in Ireland amounted to X kg per ha, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. In general, yield of cotton lint continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2017, approx. X ha of cotton lint were harvested in Ireland; flattening at the previous year. In general, harvested area of cotton lint continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Exports of Cotton Lint

Exports from Ireland

Exports of cotton lint from Ireland totaled X tonnes in 2017, lowering by -X% against the previous year. In general, exports of cotton lint continue to indicate a dramatic slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015, when it surged by X% year-to-year. In that year, the exports of cotton lint reached their peak volume of X tonnes. From 2016 to 2017, growth of the exports of cotton lint stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, exports of cotton lint totaled $X in 2017. In general, exports of cotton lint continue to indicate a drastic drop. In that year, the exports of cotton lint attained their peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2017, growth of the exports of cotton lint stood at a somewhat lower level.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tonnes), Gibraltar (X kg) and Sweden (X kg) were the main destinations of exports of cotton lint from Ireland, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Sweden (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the UK ($X) remains the key foreign market for cotton lint and cotton seed exports from Ireland, making up X% of total exports of cotton lint. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Morocco ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Gibraltar, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2017, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the UK totaled -X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Morocco (-X% per year) and Gibraltar (-X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2017, the average export price for cotton lint amounted to $X per kg, going up by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017, when it surged by X% year-to-year. In that year, the average export prices for cotton lint reached their peak level, and is likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Export prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest export price was Switzerland ($X per kg), while average price for exports to Gibraltar ($X per kg) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was recorded for supplies to Morocco (+X% per year), the export prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Cotton Lint

Imports into Ireland

In 2017, imports of cotton lint into Ireland totaled X tonnes, waning by -X% against the previous year. In general, imports of cotton lint continue to indicate a sharp drop. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008, when imports increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, the imports of cotton lint attained their peak volume of X tonnes. From 2009 to 2017, growth of the imports of cotton lint failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, imports of cotton lint totaled $X in 2017. In general, imports of cotton lint continue to indicate a deep setback. In that year, the imports of cotton lint reached their peak level of $X. From 2009 to 2017, growth of the imports of cotton lint stood at a somewhat lower level.

Imports by Country

In 2017, Pakistan (X tonnes) constituted the largest supplier of cotton lint and cotton seed to Ireland, accounting for X% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of cotton lint from Pakistan exceeded the figures recorded by the second largest supplier, the U.S. (X tonnes), threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Indonesia (X tonnes), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2017, the average annual growth rate of volume from Pakistan stood at -X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the U.S. (-X% per year) and Indonesia (-X% per year).

In value terms, Pakistan ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cotton lint and cotton seed to Ireland, making up X% of total imports of cotton lint. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Indonesia ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by the U.S., with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2017, the average annual growth rate of value from Pakistan totaled -X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Indonesia (-X% per year) and the U.S. (-X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2017, the average import price for cotton lint amounted to $X per kg, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, import price for cotton lint continues to indicate a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016, when it surged by X% year-to-year. The import price peaked in 2017, and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Import prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest import price was India ($X per kg), while price for Israel ($X per kg) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by India (+X% per year), the import prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform