Sweden: Overview of the Market for Cotton Lint 2019

Market Size for Cotton Lint in Sweden

The revenue of the market for cotton lint in Sweden amounted to $X in 2018, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption of cotton lint continues to indicate a perceptible deduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market for cotton lint and cotton seed reached its maximum level at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Cotton Lint in Sweden

In value terms, production of cotton lint totaled $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Overall, production of cotton lint, however, continues to indicate outstanding growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when production volume increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, production of cotton lint attained its peak level and is likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Exports of Cotton Lint

Exports from Sweden

In 2018, approx. X tonnes of cotton lint were exported from Sweden; shrinking by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports of cotton lint, however, continue to indicate a remarkable expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, exports of cotton lint reached their peak of X tonnes, and then declined slightly in the following year.

In value terms, exports of cotton lint amounted to $X in 2018. Overall, exports of cotton lint, however, continue to indicate strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Exports peaked at $X in 2017, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Norway (X tonnes), Switzerland (X tonnes) and Latvia (X tonnes) were the main destinations of exports of cotton lint from Sweden, together comprising X% of total exports.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Switzerland (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Latvia ($X) remains the key foreign market for cotton lint and cotton seed exports from Sweden, comprising X% of total exports of cotton lint. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Norway ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Switzerland, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value to Latvia stood at +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Norway (+X% per year) and Switzerland (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for cotton lint stood at $X per tonne in 2018, jumping by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price for cotton lint continues to indicate a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per tonne in 2016; however, from 2017 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 Greece ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Japan ($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 Latvia, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Cotton Lint

Imports into Sweden

In 2018, the amount of cotton lint imported into Sweden totaled X tonnes, reducing by -X% against the previous year. In general, imports of cotton lint continue 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. Over the period under review, imports of cotton lint reached their peak figure at X tonnes in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2018, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of cotton lint amounted to $X in 2018. Overall, imports of cotton lint continue to indicate an abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 with an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, imports of cotton lint reached their peak of $X. From 2009 to 2018, the growth of imports of cotton lint remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2018, the U.S. (X tonnes) constituted the largest cotton lint and cotton seed supplier to Sweden, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of cotton lint from the U.S. exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Turkey (X tonnes), twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Spain (X tonnes), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the U.S. stood at +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (+X% per year) and Spain (-X% per year).

In value terms, the U.S. ($X), France ($X) and Turkey ($X) were the largest cotton lint and cotton seed suppliers to Sweden, with a combined X% share of total imports. Spain, Ireland, China, Hong Kong SAR and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X (+X% per year) recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to imports, among the main suppliers over the last eleven-year period, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the average import price for cotton lint amounted to $X per tonne, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price for cotton lint, however, continues to indicate an abrupt deduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average import price increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, the average import prices for cotton lint attained their peak level of $X per tonne. From 2017 to 2018, the growth in terms of the average import prices for cotton lint remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was France ($X per tonne), while the price for China, Hong Kong SAR ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform