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Kuwait: Cotton Lint Market 2024

Cotton Lint Market Size in Kuwait

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in the Kuwaiti cotton lint market, when its value decreased by X% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption showed a perceptible reduction. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then contracted significantly in the following year.

Cotton Lint Exports

Exports from Kuwait

In 2021, approx. X kg of cotton lint were exported from Kuwait; approximately mirroring 2020. Overall, exports saw a sharp decrease. The smallest decline of X% was in 2018. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cotton lint exports stood at $X in 2021. In general, exports saw a sharp decrease. The smallest decline of X% was in 2018. The exports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Sweden (X kg) was the main destination for cotton lint exports from Kuwait, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, cotton lint exports to Sweden exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Saudi Arabia (X kg), fivefold.

From 2015 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Sweden was relatively modest.

From 2015 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Sweden was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

The average cotton lint export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, standing approx. at the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price enjoyed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price decreased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Sweden amounted to $X per ton.

From 2015 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Sweden (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Cotton Lint Imports

Imports into Kuwait

In 2022, purchases abroad of cotton lint decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, imports showed a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cotton lint imports shrank significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2021, and then shrank markedly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest cotton lint supplier to Kuwait, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, cotton lint imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Thailand (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Italy (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2013 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Thailand (X% per year) and Italy (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest cotton lint suppliers to Kuwait were China ($X), Spain ($X) and Italy ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Thailand, the Philippines and Iran lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Thailand, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cotton lint import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated prominent growth from 2013 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last nine-year period. 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 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Iran ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for cotton lint in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of consumption in 2023 were China, India and the United States, together comprising 60% of global consumption. Brazil, Pakistan, Uzbekistan, Turkey, Bangladesh and Vietnam lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 24%.

What are the largest producers of cotton lint in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were China, India and the United States, together accounting for 62% of global production. Brazil, Pakistan, Uzbekistan, Turkey and Australia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 23%.

What are the leading suppliers of cotton lint to Kuwait?

In value terms, the largest cotton lint suppliers to Kuwait were China, Spain and Italy, with a combined 82% share of total imports. Thailand, the Philippines and Iran lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 17%.

What is the average export price for cotton lint in Kuwait?

The average cotton lint export price stood at $7,300 per ton in 2021, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year.

What is the average import price for cotton lint in Kuwait?

The average cotton lint import price stood at $4,166 per ton in 2022, increasing by 9.8% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the cotton lint market in Kuwait. 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:

FCL 767 - Cotton Lint
FCL 328 - [Seed Cotton]

Country coverage:

Kuwait

Data coverage:

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

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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. 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. 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. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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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. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION, HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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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
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. Yield And Growth
16. Exports And Growth
17. Export Prices And Growth
18. Market Size And Growth
19. Per Capita Consumption
20. Imports And Growth
21. Import Prices
22. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
23. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
24. Area Harvested, 2012–2023
25. Yield, 2012–2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
28. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
29. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
30. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
31. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
34. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
35. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
36. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
37. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023