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Primary Fiber Crops Prices in the United States

U.S. Primary Fiber Crops Export Price per Ton in June 2022

In June 2022, the primary fiber crops price per ton amounted to $2.8K (FOB, US), increasing by 1.5% against the previous month. Over the last five months, it increased at an average monthly rate of +2.4%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in May 2022 when the average export price increased by 5.5% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum in June 2022.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In June 2022, the countries with the highest prices were India ($3.3K per ton) and Bangladesh ($2.9K per ton), while the average price for exports to Turkey ($2.6K per ton) and Indonesia ($2.6K per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From January 2022 to June 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Mexico (+3.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

U.S. Primary Fiber Crops Export Prices by Type

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major types of exported product. In August 2022, the product with the highest price was flax, raw or retted ($27.1K per ton), while the average price for exports of jute and jute-like fibers ($536.9 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From January 2022 to August 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for the following types: flax, tow and waste (+2,775.3%), while the prices for the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.

U.S. Primary Fiber Crops Exports

For the third consecutive month, the United States recorded decline in overseas shipments of fiber crops (primary), which decreased by -12.2% to 269K tons in August 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a slight descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2022 when exports increased by 19% against the previous month. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 424K tons. From April 2022 to August 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, primary fiber crops exports dropped to $736M (IndexBox estimates) in August 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2022 when exports increased by 21% against the previous month.

U.S. Primary Fiber Crops Exports by Type

Cotton lint (269K tons) was the largest type of primary fiber crops exported from the United States, with a 100% share of total exports. It was followed by jute and jute-like fibers (139 tons), with a 0.1% share of total exports. The third position in this ranking was taken by hemp tow (72 tons), with less than 0.1% share.

From January 2022 to August 2022, the average monthly growth rate of the volume of export of cotton lint amounted to -1.8%. With regard to the other exported products, the following average monthly rates of growth were recorded: jute and jute-like fibers (+15.1% per month) and hemp tow (+47.1% per month).

In value terms, cotton lint ($736M) remains the largest type of primary fiber crops exported from the United States, comprising 100% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by hemp tow ($243K), with less than 0.1% share of total exports. It was followed by flax fiber, with less than 0.1% share.

From January 2022 to August 2022, the average monthly growth rate of the export volume of cotton lint was relatively modest. With regard to the other exported products, the following average monthly rates of growth were recorded: hemp tow (+18.9% per month) and flax fiber (+30.8% per month).

U.S. Primary Fiber Crops Exports by Country

China (106K tons), Turkey (59K tons) and Vietnam (49K tons) were the main destinations of primary fiber crops exports from the United States, with a combined 58% share of total exports. Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Mexico and Indonesia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 31%.

From January 2022 to June 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 +38.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for primary fiber crops exported from the United States were China ($277M), Turkey ($151M) and Vietnam ($139M), together accounting for 55% of total exports. India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Mexico and Indonesia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 32%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, India, with a CAGR of +35.4%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the primary fiber crops market in the U.S.. 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]
FCL 773 - Flax fibre and tow
FCL 777 - Hemp fibre and tow
FCL 780 - Jute
FCL 782 - Jute-like fibres
FCL 809 - Abaca manila hemp
FCL 800 - Agave fibres nes
FCL 310 -
FCL 821 - Fibre crops nes
FCL 788 - Ramie
FCL 789 - Sisal

Country coverage:

United States

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Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in the U.S.
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
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The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
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The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
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1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
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5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
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8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
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10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024