MENA: Cotton Linters Market 2024

Cotton Linters Market Size in MENA

The MENA's cotton linters market rose markedly to $X in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed resilient growth. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Cotton Linters Production in MENA

In value terms, cotton linters production reduced notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded tangible growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Cotton Linters Exports

Exports in MENA

In 2022, the amount of cotton linters exported in MENA fell notably to X tons, reducing by X% on the previous year. Over the period under review, exports showed a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then declined remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, cotton linters exports reached $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a perceptible slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Turkey represented the key exporting country with an export of around X tons, which resulted at X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Syrian Arab Republic (X tons), constituting an X% share of total exports.

Turkey was also the fastest-growing in terms of the cotton linters exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. Syrian Arab Republic (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Turkey (X p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the largest cotton linters supplier in MENA, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Syrian Arab Republic ($X), with an X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Turkey totaled X%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in MENA stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while Syrian Arab Republic totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (X%).

Cotton Linters Imports

Imports in MENA

In 2022, the amount of cotton linters imported in MENA dropped markedly to X tons, shrinking by X% against the previous year's figure. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cotton linters imports declined remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Turkey represented the main importing country with an import of around X tons, which finished at X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by the United Arab Emirates (X tons), committing a X% share of total imports. Iran (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Turkey was also the fastest-growing in terms of the cotton linters imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. The United Arab Emirates (X%) and Iran (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Turkey (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Iran (X p.p.) and the United Arab Emirates (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported cotton linters in MENA, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with an X% share of total imports.

In Turkey, cotton linters imports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (X% per year) and Iran (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in MENA stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a deep slump. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Iran ($X per ton), while the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Iran (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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