Brazil - Cotton Lint - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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View PricingBrazil's Cotton Lint Price Slumps to $1,977 After Two Consecutive Months of Contraction
Brazil Cotton Lint Export Price in August 2022
In August 2022, the cotton lint price stood at $1,977 per ton (FOB, Brazil), falling by -18.7% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in April 2022 an increase of 14% month-to-month. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $2,518 per ton in June 2022; however, from July 2022 to August 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In August 2022, the countries with the highest prices were Indonesia ($2,473 per ton) and China ($2,144 per ton), while the average price for exports to India ($1,697 per ton) and Bangladesh ($1,819 per ton) were amongst the lowest.
From January 2022 to August 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to India (+5.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Brazil Cotton Lint Exports
After four months of decline, overseas shipments of cotton lint increased by 219% to 63K tons in August 2022. Overall, exports, however, faced a abrupt decrease. The exports peaked at 199K tons in January 2022; however, from February 2022 to August 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, cotton lint exports skyrocketed to $124M (IndexBox estimates) in August 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a deep slump. The exports peaked at 381K tons in January 2022; however, from February 2022 to August 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.
Brazil Cotton Lint Exports by Country
China (19K tons), Bangladesh (10K tons) and Pakistan (8.9K tons) were the main destinations of cotton lint exports from Brazil, with a combined 62% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Turkey, Malaysia, India, Indonesia and Vietnam, which together accounted for a further 33%.
From January 2022 to August 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by India (with a CAGR of +85.0%), while the other leaders experienced a decline.
In value terms, China ($42M) emerged as the key foreign market for cotton lint exports from Brazil, comprising 33% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Bangladesh ($19M), with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by Pakistan, with a 13% share.
From January 2022 to August 2022, the average monthly growth rate of value to China amounted to -17.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average monthly rates of exports growth: Bangladesh (-5.4% per month) and Pakistan (-10.5% per month).
Factors Affecting Cotton Lint Prices
Cotton lint prices in Brazil have been on the rise in recent years, due to a number of factors. The first is increased demand from China, which is the world's largest importer of cotton. As China's economy has grown, so has its demand for raw materials like cotton. This has put upward pressure on prices. Another factor is reduced production in Brazil due to drought conditions in key producing regions. This has led to less supply and higher prices as well. Finally, Brazilian growers have been switching to other crops like soybeans and corn, which are more profitable in current market conditions. This has further reduced supply of cotton lint and pushed prices even higher. All of these factors together have made cotton lint prices in Brazil some of the highest in the world.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the cotton lint market in Brazil. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- FCL 767 - Cotton Lint
- FCL 328 - [Seed Cotton]
Country coverage:
- Brazil
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in Brazil
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
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- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION, HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Yield And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Area Harvested, 2012–2023
- Yield, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
