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

Cotton lint market: get access to the most recent data featured by an Ai-driven BI platform. Info provide market size, consumption, companies, imports, trade, exports, market prices, and production. There is a breakdown by region, including Latin America, EU, the Middle East, the U.K., the U.S., Russia, China, and Africa. Market trends and outlook to 2030 are also provided in the dashboards.

Cotton Lint - World's Largest Markets

RatingCountry
1China
2India
3Pakistan
4Turkey
5Vietnam

In value terms, the largest cotton lint markets worldwide were China, India and Pakistan, with a combined 57% share of the global market. These countries were followed by Turkey, Vietnam, the United States, Bangladesh, Uzbekistan, Indonesia, Mexico and Australia, which together accounted for a further 30%.

Australia (+77.6% per year) saw the highest growth rate of market size, among the main consuming countries over the period under review, while cotton lint market for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cotton Lint Prices

Lowest Prices - FOB - Top Exporters

COUNTRY201920202021CAGR,
2019-2021
USD per ton
Brazil163615181566-2.2%
Burkina Faso161215801598-0.4%
Benin167216031637-1.1%
United States1725156219195.5%
Australia200618041925-2.0%
Turkey1745183919575.9%
Greece16341568205412.1%
India1746150120648.7%
Average1724155418102.5%

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, major exporting countries recorded the following prices: in India ($2,064 per ton) and Greece ($2,054 per ton), while Brazil ($1,566 per ton) and Burkina Faso ($1,598 per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2019 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Greece, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Highest Prices - CIF - Top Importers

COUNTRY201920202021CAGR,
2019-2021
USD per ton
Mexico1936186423289.7%
Pakistan1774160719555.0%
China192916511779-4.0%
Indonesia179215931704-2.5%
Vietnam179015671677-3.2%
Turkey167615521610-2.0%
Bangladesh167115091588-2.5%
Average180016121776-0.7%

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Mexico ($2,328 per ton) and Pakistan ($1,955 per ton), while Bangladesh ($1,588 per ton) and Turkey ($1,610 per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2019 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mexico, while the other global leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Cotton Lint - Top Importers

COUNTRY201920202021CAGR,
2019-2021
billion USD
China3.63.63.60.0%
Vietnam2.42.22.3-2.4%
Bangladesh1.91.81.8-1.3%
Pakistan0.71.31.857.9%
Turkey1.61.71.6-0.1%

In value terms, China ($3.6B), Vietnam ($2.3B) and Bangladesh ($1.8B) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, with a combined 50% share of global imports. These countries were followed by Pakistan, Turkey, Indonesia and Mexico, which together accounted for a further 31%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Pakistan (+57.9% per year) recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

Cotton Lint - Top Exporters

COUNTRY201920202021CAGR,
2019-2021
billion USD
United States6.165.7-3.6%
Brazil2.63.24.327.0%
India1.11.42.758.0%
Australia1.10.31.415.3%
Greece0.60.50.817.5%

In value terms, the largest cotton lint supplying countries worldwide were the United States ($5.7B), Brazil ($4.3B) and India ($2.7B), with a combined 68% share of global exports.

India (+58.0% per year) recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cotton Lint - Market Forecast

Driven by rising demand for cotton lint worldwide, the market is expected to start an upward consumption trend over the next decade. The performance of the market is forecast to increase slightly, with an anticipated CAGR of for the period from 2021 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to by the end of 2030.

Cotton Lint - Top Companies

LDC WAREHOUSING AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED, J. G. Boswell Company, Yarkand County Wusu Horticultural Farm, OLAM AUSTRALIA PTY LTD, QUEENSLAND COTTON CORPORATION PTY LTD, Xinjiang Sailimu Modern Agriculture Co., Ltd., Ak-Chin Indian Community Development Corporation, Shihezi Xin'an Farm, AUSCOTT GROUP FINANCE PTY LIMITED, AUSCOTT MARKETING PTY LTD, AUSCOTT PROPERTIES LIMITED, AUSCOTT LIMITED, CARGILL COTTON LIMITED, Shihezi Xiying Farm, E. Ritter & Company, RAGHUNATH AGRO TECH PRIVATE LIMITED, Shihezi Dongfucheng Farm, Xinjiang Production Construction Legion diyishixingfu Farm, AUSTRALIAN FOOD & FIBRE LIMITED, Vanguarda do Brasil S/A

Cotton Lint - Product Coverage

  • HS 5201 - Cotton; not carded or combed

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global cotton lint market. 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:

Worldwide - the report contains statistical data for 200 countries and includes detailed profiles of the 50 largest consuming countries:

+ the largest producing countries

Data coverage:

  • Global market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Global production, split by region and country
  • Global trade (exports and imports)
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

Company coverage:

Cargill Cotton, Olam International, ACG Cotton Marketing, LLC, Acotex Corporation, Allbright Cotton, Allenberg Cotton Co., AMCOT, America Tongzhou Cotton Trading Inc., American Cotton Shippers Association, Autauga Quality Cotton Association, Baco Trading, Barrentine Company, Brighann Marketing, Calcot, Cam Cotton LLC, Caney Valley Cotton Company, Carolinas Cotton Growers Cooperative, CC Cotton LLC, Chesnutt Cotton Co., Choice Cotton Company, Cofco Agri, Commodity Export Corp., ECOM USA, Farmcot Inc, Glencore Ltd., Greenbelt Cotton Company, Jabbour Cotton Co., Panamerica Commodities, Toyo Cotton Company, Turley Cotton Co.

Reasons to buy this report:

  • Take advantage of the latest data
  • Find deeper insights into current market developments
  • Discover vital success factors affecting the market

This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS

  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORT

  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
    4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export

    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY TYPE AND COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY TYPE AND COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

  11. 11. COUNTRY PROFILES

    The Largest Markets And Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    • United States
    • China
    • Japan
    • Germany
    • United Kingdom
    • France
    • Brazil
    • Italy
    • Russian Federation
    • India
    • Canada
    • Australia
    • Republic of Korea
    • Spain
    • Mexico
    • Indonesia
    • Netherlands
    • Turkey
    • Saudi Arabia
    • Switzerland
    • Sweden
    • Nigeria
    • Poland
    • Belgium
    • Argentina
    • Norway
    • Austria
    • Thailand
    • United Arab Emirates
    • Colombia
    • Denmark
    • South Africa
    • Malaysia
    • Israel
    • Singapore
    • Egypt
    • Philippines
    • Finland
    • Chile
    • Ireland
    • Pakistan
    • Greece
    • Portugal
    • Kazakhstan
    • Algeria
    • Czech Republic
    • Qatar
    • Peru
    • Romania
    • Vietnam

  12. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Per Capita Consumption, by Country, 2022–2024
    5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    6. Harvested Area, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    7. Yield, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    8. Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    9. Imports, in Value Terms, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    10. Import Prices, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    11. Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    12. Exports, in Value Terms, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    13. Export Prices, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)

  13. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Consumption, by Country, 2024
    4. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
    5. Market Value Forecast to 2035
    6. Market Size and Growth, by Type
    7. Average Per Capita Consumption, by Type
    8. Exports and Growth, by Type
    9. Export Prices and Growth, by Type
    10. Production Volume and Growth
    11. Yield and Growth
    12. Exports and Growth
    13. Export Prices and Growth
    14. Market Size and Growth
    15. Per Capita Consumption
    16. Imports and Growth
    17. Import Prices
    18. Production, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    19. Production, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    20. Harvested Area: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    21. Yield: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    22. Production, in Physical Terms, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    23. Harvested Area, by Country, 2024
    24. Harvested Area, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    25. Yield, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    26. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    27. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    28. Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
    29. Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    30. Imports, in Value Terms, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    31. Import Prices, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    32. Exports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    33. Exports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    34. Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
    35. Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    36. Exports, in Value Terms, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    37. Export Prices, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
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