Argentina: Cotton Lint Market 2025

Cotton Lint Market Size in Argentina

The Argentinian cotton lint market rose significantly to $X in 2022, picking up by 9.8% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Cotton Lint Production in Argentina

In value terms, cotton lint production fell modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 70% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of cotton lint in Argentina soared to X tons per ha in 2022, increasing by 17% on the previous year's figure. In general, the yield indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, cotton lint yield decreased by -15.6% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 35% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average cotton lint yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of cotton lint production in Argentina stood at X ha, approximately reflecting 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, recorded a noticeable shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 50% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to cotton lint production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Cotton Lint Exports

Exports from Argentina

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of cotton lint decreased by -16.6% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports, however, posted a pronounced increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 218%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then shrank significantly in the following year.

In value terms, cotton lint exports rose slightly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a perceptible expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 240%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Vietnam (X tons), Pakistan (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) were the main destinations of cotton lint exports from Argentina, together comprising 69% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Pakistan (with a CAGR of +52.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for cotton lint exported from Argentina were Vietnam ($X), Pakistan ($X) and Turkey ($X), with a combined 69% share of total exports.

Pakistan, with a CAGR of +58.1%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cotton lint export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 22% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, cotton lint export price increased by +80.0% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 48% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to China ($X per ton) and Pakistan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Indonesia ($X per ton) and Thailand ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to China (+4.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cotton Lint Imports

Imports into Argentina

In 2022, purchases abroad of cotton lint increased by 454% to X kg, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a dramatic descent. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cotton lint imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a precipitous slump. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X kg) was the main supplier of cotton lint to Argentina, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United States amounted to +22.4%.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cotton lint to Argentina.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United States stood at +17.4%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cotton lint import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 3.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 1,209%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for the United States.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Brazil amounted to -3.7% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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