India - Woven Fabrics Of Cotton - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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View PricingCotton Fabric Price in India Rises 2%, Averaging $13.2 per Square Meter
India Cotton Fabric Export Price in February 2023
In February 2023, the cotton fabric price amounted to $13.2 per square meter (FOB, India), growing by 2.3% against the previous month. In general, the export price continues to indicate a temperate increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in May 2022 when the average export price increased by 22% against the previous month. The export price peaked at $16.5 per square meter in October 2022; however, from November 2022 to February 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.
There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In February 2023, the country with the highest price was Sri Lanka ($21.9 per square meter), while the average price for exports to Morocco ($4.8 per square meter) was amongst the lowest.
From February 2022 to February 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Mexico (+6.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
| COUNTRY | Export Price of Cotton Fabric in India (USD per square meter) | ||||||||||||
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| Feb 2022 | Mar 2022 | Apr 2022 | May 2022 | Jun 2022 | Jul 2022 | Aug 2022 | Sep 2022 | Oct 2022 | Nov 2022 | Dec 2022 | Jan 2023 | Feb 2023 | |
| Sri Lanka | 17.9 | 17.7 | 13.8 | 9.2 | 12.0 | 9.6 | 11.2 | 17.6 | 22.7 | 21.9 | 6.0 | 19.1 | 21.9 |
| Nepal | 9.5 | 9.8 | 10.5 | 9.7 | 14.7 | 19.6 | 21.1 | 16.5 | 24.2 | 12.8 | 4.6 | 8.4 | 13.8 |
| Thailand | 7.6 | 14.2 | 20.5 | 17.5 | 27.9 | 30.7 | 17.3 | 12.9 | 12.8 | 10.3 | 3.5 | 10.8 | 12.1 |
| South Korea | 18.1 | 15.6 | 14.2 | 12.3 | 16.5 | 32.8 | 26.6 | 14.3 | 14.9 | 7.5 | 2.6 | 9.5 | 11.3 |
| Mexico | 4.8 | 6.7 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.2 | 6.5 | 9.7 | 9.2 | 6.2 | 5.5 | 6.8 | 8.2 | 10.4 |
| Vietnam | 11.1 | 15.9 | 13.1 | 41.9 | 7.0 | 11.2 | 6.5 | 5.6 | 5.8 | 7.9 | 4.4 | 14.6 | 9.7 |
| Bangladesh | 5.4 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.7 | 7.2 | 7.0 | 8.5 | 8.4 | 7.6 | 7.0 | 4.0 | 6.2 | 6.2 |
| United States | 6.1 | 6.8 | 7.1 | 9.2 | 7.9 | 7.6 | 9.4 | 12.2 | 8.7 | 8.4 | 4.8 | 6.7 | 6.1 |
| Italy | 8.1 | 7.0 | 10.6 | 9.3 | 6.8 | 7.2 | 8.6 | 6.9 | 13.0 | 5.5 | 4.5 | 9.9 | 5.9 |
| Colombia | 4.2 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 5.9 | 5.4 | 7.0 | 10.1 | 8.2 | 77.9 | 6.5 | 10.7 | 5.3 | 5.8 |
| Guatemala | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 6.4 | 5.3 | 6.9 | 6.0 | 6.5 | 4.9 | 6.5 | 6.1 | 5.0 |
| Morocco | 2.9 | 6.3 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 3.3 | 3.2 | 3.2 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 3.6 | 4.8 |
| Average | 9.2 | 10.1 | 9.6 | 11.7 | 12.4 | 13.1 | 15.0 | 16.2 | 16.5 | 12.5 | N/A | 12.9 | 13.2 |
India Cotton Fabric Export Prices by Type
As there is only one major exported type of cotton fabric, the average price level is determined by prices for woven fabrics of cotton, containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, weighing more than 200g/m2.
From February 2022 to February 2023, the rate of growth in terms of prices for woven fabrics of cotton, containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, weighing more than 200g/m2 amounted to +0.3% per month.
India Cotton Fabric Exports
In February 2023, overseas shipments of woven fabrics of cotton decreased by -1.2% to 13M square meters for the first time since November 2022, thus ending a two-month declining trend. Overall, exports saw a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in November 2022 with an increase of 30% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at 26M square meters in February 2022; however, from March 2022 to February 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.
In value terms, cotton fabric exports amounted to $170M (IndexBox estimates) in February 2023. Over the period under review, exports recorded a pronounced decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in January 2023 when exports increased by 1,363% m-o-m. The exports peaked at 239M square meters in February 2022; however, from March 2022 to February 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.
India Cotton Fabric Exports by Type
Woven fabrics of cotton, containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, weighing more than 200g/m2 (13M square meters) was the largest type of cotton fabric exported from India, with a approximately 100% share of total exports.
From February 2022 to February 2023, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of the volume of export of woven fabrics of cotton, containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, weighing more than 200g/m2 stood at -5.7%.
In value terms, woven fabrics of cotton, containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, weighing not more than 200 g/m2 ($113M) remains the largest type of cotton fabric exported from India, comprising 66% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by woven fabrics of cotton, containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, weighing more than 200g/m2 ($34M), with a 20% share of total exports. It was followed by woven fabrics of cotton, containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibres, weighing more than 200g/m2, with a 7.9% share.
From February 2022 to February 2023, the average monthly growth rate of the export volume of woven fabrics of cotton, containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, weighing not more than 200 g/m2 amounted to -1.1%. With regard to the other exported products, the following average monthly rates of growth were recorded: woven fabrics of cotton, containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, weighing more than 200g/m2 (-5.3% per month) and woven fabrics of cotton, containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibres, weighing more than 200g/m2 (-7.4% per month).
India Cotton Fabric Exports by Country
Bangladesh (5.8M square meters) was the main destination for cotton fabric exports from India, with a 45% share of total exports. Moreover, cotton fabric exports to Bangladesh exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United States (1.1M square meters), sixfold. Sri Lanka (701K square meters) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 5.4% share.
From February 2022 to February 2023, the average monthly growth rate of volume to Bangladesh amounted to -5.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average monthly rates of exports growth: the United States (-1.6% per month) and Sri Lanka (-4.2% per month).
In value terms, Bangladesh ($36M) remains the key foreign market for cotton fabric exports from India, comprising 21% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Sri Lanka ($15M), with a 9.1% share of total exports. It was followed by the United States, with a 3.8% share.
From February 2022 to February 2023, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of value to Bangladesh totaled -4.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average monthly rates of exports growth: Sri Lanka (-2.6% per month) and the United States (-1.6% per month).
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the cotton fabric market in India. 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:
- Prodcom 13202020 - Woven fabrics of cotton weighing . .100 g/m., for medical gauzes, bandages and dressings
- Prodcom 13202060 - Woven fabrics of denim cotton weighing > .200 g/m. (including denim other than blue)
- Prodcom 132020Z1 - Cotton fabrics, . .200 g/m. (excluding gauze and coloured yarns)
- Prodcom 132020Z2 - Cotton fabrics, > .200 g/m. (excluding coloured yarns)
- Prodcom 132020Z3 - Woven fabrics of cotton of yarns of different colours (excluding denim)
Country coverage:
- India
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
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- Trade (exports and imports) in India
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1. INTRODUCTION
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- REPORT DESCRIPTION
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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- 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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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
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- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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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
- 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
- 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
