Australia: Cotton Linters Market 2025

Cotton Linters Market Size in Australia

In 2021, the Australian cotton linters market increased by 0.1% to $X, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a significant increase. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Cotton Linters Production in Australia

In value terms, cotton linters production stood at $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +2.5% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 44% against the previous year. Cotton linters production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Cotton Linters Exports

Exports from Australia

After two years of decline, shipments abroad of cotton linters decreased by -8.8% to X kg in 2020. In general, exports continue to indicate a dramatic descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 428%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2020, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cotton linters exports shrank remarkably to $X in 2020. Overall, exports recorded a precipitous curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 274% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2020, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

New Caledonia (X kg) was the main destination for cotton linters exports from Australia, accounting for a 75% share of total exports. Moreover, cotton linters exports to New Caledonia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, South Africa (X kg), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to New Caledonia amounted to -29.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: South Africa (-55.0% per year) and Germany (+75.0% per year).

In value terms, New Caledonia ($X) remains the key foreign market for cotton linters exports from Australia, comprising 88% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by South Africa ($X), with a 6.5% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value to New Caledonia totaled -23.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: South Africa (-52.8% per year) and Germany (-20.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the average cotton linters export price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -13.9% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, enjoyed a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the average export price increased by 108%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2019, and then shrank in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2020, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was New Caledonia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to South Africa ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to China (+50.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cotton Linters Imports

Imports into Australia

Cotton linters imports into Australia soared to X tons in 2021, rising by 31% compared with 2020 figures. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a abrupt decrease. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cotton linters imports dropped to $X in 2021. In general, imports continue to indicate a mild expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 109%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Turkey (X kg) constituted the largest supplier of cotton linters to Australia, with a 61% share of total imports. Moreover, cotton linters imports from Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Indonesia (X kg), threefold. The United States (X kg) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 7.5% share.

From 2013 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Turkey stood at -22.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Indonesia (-2.9% per year) and the United States (-2.7% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X), Indonesia ($X) and Turkey ($X) constituted the largest cotton linters suppliers to Australia, together accounting for 79% of total imports. The UK, Thailand, Singapore and India lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 21%.

Among the main suppliers, India, with a CAGR of +11.3%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average cotton linters import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, falling by -25.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by 73%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2020, and then declined rapidly in the following year.

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 ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+35.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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