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Argentina: Cotton Fabric Market 2025

Cotton Fabric Market Size in Argentina

In 2021, the Argentinian cotton fabric market increased by 44% to $X for the first time since 2016, thus ending a four-year declining trend. In general, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Cotton fabric consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Cotton Fabric Exports

Exports from Argentina

In 2021, cotton fabric exports from Argentina contracted to X tons, waning by -12.1% against 2020 figures. Over the period under review, exports faced a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 536%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cotton fabric exports dropped significantly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports recorded a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 244%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Uruguay (X tons), Colombia (X tons) and Paraguay (X tons) were the main destinations of cotton fabric exports from Argentina, together comprising 78% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Colombia (with a CAGR of +6.5%), while the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest markets for cotton fabric exported from Argentina were Uruguay ($X), Colombia ($X) and the United States ($X), together comprising 69% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Colombia, with a CAGR of +8.3%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

The average cotton fabric export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, shrinking by -3.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 40%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Chile ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Paraguay ($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 Chile (+22.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cotton Fabric Imports

Imports into Argentina

In 2021, purchases abroad of woven fabrics of cotton increased by 43% to X tons for the first time since 2016, thus ending a four-year declining trend. In general, total imports indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cotton fabric imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, showed a slight setback. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Brazil (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of cotton fabric to Argentina, accounting for a 56% share of total imports. Moreover, cotton fabric imports from Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), fourfold. Pakistan (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Brazil amounted to +4.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-6.1% per year) and Pakistan (+7.5% per year).

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constituted the largest supplier of woven fabrics of cotton to Argentina, comprising 50% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by Pakistan, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Brazil was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-9.2% per year) and Pakistan (+9.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average cotton fabric import price amounted to $X per ton, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a noticeable curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 1.7% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat 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 United States ($X per ton), while the price for India ($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 United States (+7.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for woven fabrics of cotton in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of cotton fabric consumption in 2020 were India, the United States and Bangladesh, with a combined 34% share of global consumption.

What are the largest producers of woven fabrics of cotton in the world?

China remains the largest cotton fabric producing country worldwide, accounting for 43% of total volume. Moreover, cotton fabric production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, India, twofold. The United States ranked third in terms of total production with a 6.7% share.

What are the leading suppliers of woven fabrics of cotton to Argentina?

In value terms, Brazil constituted the largest supplier of cotton fabric to Argentina, comprising 45% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by China, with a 21% share of total imports. It was followed by Ecuador, with a 12% share.

What are the leading importers of woven fabrics of cotton from Argentina?

In value terms, Uruguay, the United States and Brazil were the largest markets for cotton fabric exported from Argentina worldwide, with a combined 77% share of total exports. Paraguay, Colombia and Chile lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 19%.

What is the average export price for woven fabrics of cotton in Argentina?

The average cotton fabric export price stood at $7,326 per ton in 2020, flattening at the previous year.

What is the average import price for woven fabrics of cotton in Argentina?

The average cotton fabric import price stood at $6,846 per ton in 2020, declining by -8.7% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the cotton fabric market in Argentina. 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:

Prodcom 13202020 - Woven fabrics of cotton weighing . .100 g/m., for medical gauzes, bandages and dressings
Prodcom 13202060 - Woven fabrics of denim cotton weighing > .200 g/m. (including denim other than blue)
Prodcom 132020Z1 - Cotton fabrics, . .200 g/m. (excluding gauze and coloured yarns)
Prodcom 132020Z2 - Cotton fabrics, > .200 g/m. (excluding coloured yarns)
Prodcom 132020Z3 - Woven fabrics of cotton of yarns of different colours (excluding denim)

Country coverage:

Argentina

Data coverage:

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

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
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. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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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
LIST OF FIGURES
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
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
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