United Arab Emirates: Cotton Lint Market 2024

Cotton Lint Market Size in the United Arab Emirates

In 2022, the cotton lint market in the United Arab Emirates increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption showed a buoyant increase. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Cotton Lint Production in the United Arab Emirates

In value terms, cotton lint production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average cotton lint yield in the United Arab Emirates stood at less than X kg per ha, remaining constant against the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield recorded 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 2022, the cotton lint harvested area in the United Arab Emirates totaled less than X ha, standing approx. at the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Cotton Lint Exports

Exports from the United Arab Emirates

In 2022, overseas shipments of cotton lint decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports showed a dramatic descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cotton lint exports contracted markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a sharp decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Oman (X tons) was the main destination for cotton lint exports from the United Arab Emirates, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, cotton lint exports to Oman exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Saudi Arabia (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Mauritius (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Oman stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Saudi Arabia (X% per year) and Mauritius (X% per year).

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for cotton lint exports from the United Arab Emirates, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Mauritius ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Oman, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Saudi Arabia was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mauritius (X% per year) and Oman (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cotton lint export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price posted a prominent increase. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Oman ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Oman (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Cotton Lint Imports

Imports into the United Arab Emirates

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of cotton lint, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Overall, imports continue to indicate a dramatic slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then shrank sharply in the following year.

In value terms, cotton lint imports dropped remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a precipitous setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank notably in the following year.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Greece (X tons) were the main suppliers of cotton lint imports to the United Arab Emirates, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of X.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest cotton lint suppliers to the United Arab Emirates were Italy ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Greece ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of X.7%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average cotton lint import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a strong increase. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue 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 Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Burkina Faso ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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