World - Cotton Lint - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
Update: COVID-19 Impact

Overview of the Global Market for Cotton Lint

Market Size for Cotton Lint

The revenue of the market for cotton lint worldwide amounted to $X in 2018, jumping by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption of cotton lint continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the market value increased by X% year-to-year. The global consumption of cotton lint peaked in 2018 and is expected to retain its growth in the near future.

Production of Cotton Lint

In value terms, production of cotton lint amounted to $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Overall, production of cotton lint continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% year-to-year. The global production of cotton lint peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, production remained at a lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production of cotton lint in 2018 were India (X tonnes), China (X tonnes) and Pakistan (X tonnes), together comprising X% of global production. These countries were followed by Uzbekistan, Turkey, Mexico, Bangladesh, Viet Nam and Indonesia, which together accounted for a further X 2013 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production of cotton lint, amongst the main producing countries, was attained by Mexico, while production of cotton lint for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Production By Country

The countries with the highest volumes of production of cotton lint in 2018 were India (X tonnes), China (X tonnes) and the U.S. (X tonnes), with a combined X% share of global production.

From 2013 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production of cotton lint, amongst the main producing countries, was attained by India, while production of cotton lint for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports of Cotton Lint

Exports 2007-2018

Global exports stood at X tonnes in 2018, going up by X% against the previous year. Overall, exports of cotton lint, however, continue to indicate a measured deduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, global exports of cotton lint reached their maximum at X tonnes in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of cotton lint stood at $X in 2018. In general, exports of cotton lint, however, continue to indicate an abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. The global exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, exports failed to regain their momentum.

Exports by Country

The U.S. was the key exporter of cotton lint exported in the world, with the volume of exports reaching X tonnes, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2018. India (X tonnes) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Australia (X%) and Brazil (X%). Greece (X tonnes) and Nigeria (X tonnes) held a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2013 to 2018, average annual rates of growth with regard to cotton lint and cotton seed exports from the U.S. stood at +X%. At the same time, Nigeria (+X%) and Brazil (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Nigeria emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2013-2018. By contrast, Australia (-X%), Greece (-X%) and India (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The U.S. (+X p.p.) and Brazil (+X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global exports, while India saw its share reduced by -X% from 2013 to 2018, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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 Australia, with a X% share.

From 2013 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the U.S. totaled +X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: India (-X% per year) and Australia (-X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the average export price for cotton lint amounted to $X per tonne, going up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price for cotton lint, however, continues to indicate a slight setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the average export prices for cotton lint reached their maximum at $X per tonne in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2013 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India, while the other global leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Cotton Lint

Imports 2007-2018

Global imports stood at X tonnes in 2018, going up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of cotton lint, however, continue to indicate an abrupt deduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. The global imports peaked at X tonnes in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of cotton lint totaled $X in 2018. Overall, imports of cotton lint, however, continue to indicate a deep drop. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% y-o-y. The global imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, imports failed to regain their momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2018, Viet Nam (X tonnes), China (X tonnes), Turkey (X tonnes), Bangladesh (X tonnes), Indonesia (X tonnes), Pakistan (X tonnes) and India (X tonnes) represented the largest importers of cotton lint imported in the world, committing X% of total import. The following importers - Thailand (X tonnes), Mexico (X tonnes), South Korea (X tonnes), Malaysia (X tonnes) and Taiwan, Chinese (X tonnes) - together made up X% of total imports.

From 2013 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by India, while imports for 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 Turkey ($X), with a combined X% share of global imports. Bangladesh, Indonesia, Pakistan, India, Thailand, South Korea, Mexico, Malaysia and Taiwan, Chinese lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X experienced the highest rates of growth with regard to market size, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while imports for 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, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price for cotton lint, however, continues to indicate a mild slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average import prices for cotton lint reached their maximum at $X per tonne in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2013 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India, while the other global leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform