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

Overview of the Global Market for Cotton LintMarket Size for Cotton Lint

The revenue of the market of cotton lint worldwide amounted to $X in 2018, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total market indicated a moderate increase from 2007 to 2018: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, the consumption of cotton lint decreased by -X% against 2011 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011, when the market value increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, the global market for cotton lint and cotton seed reached its peak level of $X. From 2012 to 2018, the growth of the global market for cotton lint and cotton seed remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Cotton Lint

In value terms, production of cotton lint amounted to $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. In general, the total output indicated a measured growth from 2007 to 2018: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011, with an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, global production of cotton lint reached its peak level of $X. From 2012 to 2018, global production of cotton lint growth remained at a lower figure.

India (X tonnes) constituted the country with the largest volume of production of cotton lint, accounting for X% of total production. Moreover, production of cotton lint in India exceeded the figures recorded by the world's second largest producer, Australia (X tonnes), twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Uzbekistan (X tonnes), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of volume in India amounted to +X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Australia (+X% per year) and Uzbekistan (+X% per year).

Exports of Cotton LintExports 2007-2018

Global exports stood at X tonnes in 2018, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports of cotton lint continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010, with an increase of X% y-o-y. Global exports peaked at X tonnes in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of cotton lint totaled $X in 2018. In general, exports of cotton lint continue to indicate a temperate increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010, when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Global exports peaked at $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2018, exports failed to regain their momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2018, the U.S. (X tonnes) was the largest exporter for cotton lint, comprising X% of total exports. India (X tonnes) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Brazil (X%) and Australia (X%). Greece (X tonnes) held a little share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Brazil, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the U.S. ($X) remains the largest cotton lint and cotton seed supplier worldwide, comprising X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by India ($X), with a X% share of global exports. It was followed by Brazil, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value in the U.S. stood at +X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: India (+X% per year) and Brazil (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for cotton lint stood at $X per tonne in 2018, approximately equating the previous year. In general, the export price indicated a modest increase from 2007 to 2018: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, the export price for cotton lint decreased by -X% against 2011 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011, when the average export price increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, the average export prices for cotton lint reached their peak level of $X per tonne. From 2012 to 2018, the growth in terms of the average export prices for cotton lint remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average export prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2018, the country with the highest export price was Australia ($X per tonne), while India ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was attained by the U.S., while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Cotton LintImports 2007-2018

In 2018, the amount of cotton lint imported worldwide amounted to X tonnes, approximately reflecting the previous year. Overall, imports of cotton lint, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global imports of cotton lint attained their maximum 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. In general, imports of cotton lint, however, continue to indicate a mild expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010, with an increase of X% year-to-year. Global imports peaked at $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2018, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The imports of the six major importers of cotton lint, namely Viet Nam, China, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Turkey and Pakistan, represented more than two-thirds of total import. India (X tonnes) ranks next in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Thailand (X%).

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Viet Nam, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest cotton lint and cotton seed importing markets worldwide were Viet Nam ($X), China ($X) and Bangladesh ($X), with a combined X% share of global imports.

Viet Nam recorded the highest growth rate of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the last eleven year period, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for cotton lint stood at $X per tonne in 2018, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price for cotton lint continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011, when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Global import price peaked at $X per tonne in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2018, import prices failed to regain their momentum.

Average import prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2018, major importing countries recorded the following import prices: in Bangladesh ($X per tonne) and India ($X per tonne), while Thailand ($X per tonne) and Viet Nam ($X per tonne) were amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by Bangladesh, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform