Italy - Woven Fabrics Of Cotton - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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View PricingItaly's Cotton Fabric Exports Plummet to $94M in November 2023
Italy Cotton Fabric Exports
In November 2023, after two months of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of woven fabrics of cotton, when their volume decreased by -8.5% to 16M square meters. Overall, exports saw a slight decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in September 2023 with an increase of 77% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at 19M square meters in November 2022; however, from December 2022 to November 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.
In value terms, cotton fabric exports dropped to $94M (IndexBox estimates) in November 2023. In general, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in September 2023 with an increase of 65% against the previous month. The exports peaked at 102M square meters in October 2023, and then dropped in the following month.
| COUNTRY | Export Value of Cotton Fabric in Italy (million USD) | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2022 | Dec 2022 | Jan 2023 | Feb 2023 | Mar 2023 | Apr 2023 | May 2023 | Jun 2023 | Jul 2023 | Aug 2023 | Sep 2023 | Oct 2023 | Nov 2023 | |
| Romania | 8.7 | 5.7 | 5.0 | 4.2 | 5.0 | 4.8 | 6.2 | 5.2 | 6.9 | 3.8 | 7.4 | 8.5 | 9.7 |
| Tunisia | 9.1 | 6.5 | 7.4 | 6.7 | 8.1 | 5.7 | 6.4 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 3.5 | 7.9 | 9.6 | 8.4 |
| Germany | 6.6 | 4.1 | 4.0 | 4.6 | 4.8 | 5.4 | 5.2 | 4.5 | 4.0 | 2.0 | 3.1 | 5.6 | 5.0 |
| Turkey | 5.8 | 6.4 | 4.2 | 4.9 | 6.4 | 4.8 | 4.4 | 3.7 | 5.2 | 2.5 | 4.0 | 5.4 | 4.4 |
| Albania | 4.3 | 3.1 | 2.5 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 2.8 | 4.0 | 3.2 | 3.8 | 1.7 | 4.4 | 4.9 | 3.8 |
| Spain | 2.6 | 4.1 | 4.3 | 5.9 | 7.5 | 4.2 | 4.7 | 8.0 | 3.5 | 2.3 | 4.1 | 3.3 | 2.6 |
| Mauritius | 0.2 | < 0.1 | < 0.1 | 0.2 | < 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.5 | < 0.1 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.1 | < 0.1 |
| Others | 64.7 | 60.3 | 38.2 | 45.9 | 62.1 | 48.7 | 55.5 | 50.3 | 46.5 | 29.7 | 44.5 | 64.7 | 59.6 |
| Total | 102 | 90.2 | 65.7 | 75.3 | 97.3 | 76.4 | 86.9 | 81.2 | 76.6 | 45.8 | 75.7 | 102 | 93.5 |
Exports by Country
Tunisia (2M square meters), Romania (1.6M square meters) and Albania (1.2M square meters) were the main destinations of cotton fabric exports from Italy, with a combined 31% share of total exports.
From November 2022 to November 2023, the biggest increases were in Romania (with a CAGR of +0.5%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.
In value terms, the largest markets for cotton fabric exported from Italy were Romania ($9.7M), Tunisia ($8.4M) and Germany ($5M), together comprising 25% of total exports.
In terms of the main countries of destination, Romania, with a CAGR of +1.0%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.
Exports by Type
Woven fabrics of cotton, containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, weighing not more than 200 g/m2 (7.8M square meters) was the largest type of cotton fabric exported from Italy, with a 50% share of total exports. Moreover, woven fabrics of cotton, containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, weighing not more than 200 g/m2 exceeded the volume of the second product type, woven fabrics of cotton, containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, weighing more than 200g/m2 (3.5M square meters), twofold. 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 (1.8M square meters) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 12% share.
From November 2022 to November 2023, the average monthly growth rate of the volume of export of woven fabrics of cotton, containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, weighing not more than 200 g/m2 totaled -2.7%. 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 (-0.5% 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 (-0.0% per month).
In value terms, woven fabrics of cotton, containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, weighing not more than 200 g/m2 ($39M), woven fabrics of cotton, containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, weighing more than 200g/m2 ($23M) 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 ($14M) were the most exported types of woven fabrics of cotton from Italy worldwide, with a combined 81% share of total exports.
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 CAGR of +0.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main product categories over the period under review, while shipments for the other products experienced mixed trend patterns.
Export Prices by Country
In November 2023, the cotton fabric price stood at $6.0 per square meter (FOB, Italy), almost unchanged from the previous month. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in February 2023 an increase of 35% against the previous month. The export price peaked in November 2023.
Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was China ($8.5 per square meter), while the average price for exports to Albania ($3.1 per square meter) was amongst the lowest.
From November 2022 to November 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Turkey (+5.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the cotton fabric market in Italy. 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)
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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: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
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- UNSATURATED MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Volume Forecast to 2035
- Market Value Forecast to 2035
- Market Size and Growth, By Product
- Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
- Exports and Growth, By Product
- Export Prices and Growth, By Product
- 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: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
