China - Cotton Lint - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
Get instant access to more than 2 million reports, dashboards, and datasets on the IndexBox Platform.
View PricingCotton Lint Prices in China
China Cotton Lint Import Price in September 2022
In September 2022, the cotton lint price stood at $2,990 per ton (CIF, China), surging by 4.6% against the previous month. Over the period from January 2022 to September 2022, it increased at an average monthly rate of +2.4%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Australia ($3,432 per ton), while the price for India ($1,510 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From January 2022 to September 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (+3.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
China Cotton Lint Imports
In September 2022, cotton lint imports into China fell markedly to 89K tons, waning by -17.6% against August 2022 figures. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2022 when imports increased by 10% against the previous month. Imports peaked at 228K tons in January 2022; however, from February 2022 to September 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, cotton lint imports reduced to $265M (IndexBox estimates) in September 2022. In general, imports showed a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in March 2022 with an increase of 12% month-to-month. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at 562K tons in January 2022; however, from February 2022 to September 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
China Cotton Lint Imports by Country
In September 2022, the United States (68K tons) constituted the largest supplier of cotton lint to China, with a 77% share of total imports. Moreover, cotton lint imports from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Brazil (11K tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Benin (2.1K tons), with a 2.3% share.
From January 2022 to September 2022, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of volume from the United States was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Brazil (-25.6% per month) and Benin (-2.5% per month).
In value terms, the United States ($205M) constituted the largest supplier of cotton lint to China, comprising 77% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Brazil ($35M), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Benin, with a 2.1% share.
From January 2022 to September 2022, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of value from the United States stood at +3.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Brazil (-23.3% per month) and Benin (-2.2% per month).
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the cotton lint market in China. 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:
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in China
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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:
- How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
- How to load your idle production capacity
- How to boost your sales on overseas markets
- How to increase your profit margins
- How to make your supply chain more sustainable
- How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
- How to outsource production to other countries
- 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. INTRODUCTION
Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
-
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
-
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
-
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
- MOST TRADED PRODUCT
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
-
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
-
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION, HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
-
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO -
LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
-
LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
- 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, 2012–2024
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Area Harvested, 2012–2024
- Yield, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- 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 Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- 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 Of Destination, 2012–2024
749
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the cotton lint market in China.
323
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for gypsum, anhydrite and limestone in China.
353
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the gypsum and anhydrite market in China.
3972
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global cotton lint market.
1527
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global market for gypsum, anhydrite and limestone.
1393
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global gypsum and anhydrite market.
749
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the cotton lint market in China.
3972
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global cotton lint market.
211
In December of 2022, the price of cotton lint dropped to $2,853 per ton (CIF, China), a decrease of -2.9% compared to the month prior.
172
Cotton lint is a crucial commodity in the textile industry, serving as the primary raw material for spinning yarn and weaving fabrics. The global demand for cotton lint has been steadily increasing as countries strive to meet the growing needs of their textile industries. In this article, we will explore the top import markets for cotton lint, backed by data from the IndexBox market intelligence platform.
890
In 2022, cotton prices are expected to gain 5% y/y, as last year's ending stocks are rapidly reduced amid strong global demand outpacing available supply. Last year, the average cotton price soared by 41% y/y to $2.23 per kg.
1098
After stagnating during the pandemic, the textile industry has begun to strongly recover and the demand for cotton has risen. It is expected that cotton consumption in 2021 will grow faster than the supply. This will lead to a reduction in global cotton stocks and higher prices. The issues of sustainability and ethical background become increasingly important in the transformation of cotton supply chains.
899
Global cotton lint consumption amounted to X thousand tons in 2015, growing by +X% against the previous year level.
2070
Global cotton lint exports amounted to X thousand tons in 2015, reducing by -X% against the previous year level.
1206
Global cotton lint imports amounted to X thousand tons in 2015, falling by -X% against the previous year level.
1916
In 2015, the countries with the highest levels of cotton lint production were India (X thousand tons), China (X thousand tons), the United States (X thousand tons), together accounting for X% of total output.
1129
India dominates in the global cotton lint trade. In 2014, India exported X thousand tons of cotton lint totaling X million USD, X% under the previous year. Its primary trading partner was China, where it supplied X% of its total cotton lint expor
1297
Global primary fiber crops consumption amounted to X thousand tons in 2015, rising by +X% against the previous year level.
