Argentina: Cotton Linters Market 2025

Cotton Linters Market Size in Argentina

The Argentinian cotton linters market reduced modestly to $X in 2021, with a decrease of -3.8% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, posted a moderate expansion. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cotton Linters Production in Argentina

In value terms, cotton linters production shrank slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 4.1%. Cotton linters production peaked at $X in 2020, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

Cotton Linters Exports

Exports from Argentina

In 2021, cotton linters exports from Argentina rose significantly to X tons, with an increase of 10% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 175% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cotton linters exports stood at $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, showed a abrupt setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 78% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons) was the main destination for cotton linters exports from Argentina, with a 82% share of total exports. Moreover, cotton linters exports to Spain exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, China (X tons), fivefold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Spain totaled +13.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (-22.2% per year) and the United States (+72.2% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) remains the key foreign market for cotton linters exports from Argentina, comprising 78% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 16% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Spain amounted to +8.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (-23.0% per year) and the United States (+41.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average cotton linters export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, shrinking by -9.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of 40%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to China (-1.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Cotton Linters Imports

Imports into Argentina

In 2021, supplies from abroad of cotton linters decreased by -42.6% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. In general, imports saw a mild contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 213% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cotton linters imports reduced remarkably to $X in 2021. Overall, imports saw a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 215% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the United States (X tons) constituted the largest cotton linters supplier to Argentina, with a 57% share of total imports. Moreover, cotton linters imports from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Paraguay (X tons), twofold. Brazil (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United States amounted to +84.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Paraguay (+9.0% per year) and Brazil (-19.9% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cotton linters to Argentina, comprising 53% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Paraguay ($X), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by the UK, with a 17% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United States totaled +51.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Paraguay (-3.0% per year) and the UK (-10.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average cotton linters import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, declining by -12.5% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by 39% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the price for Paraguay ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (-5.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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