Austria: Cotton Linters Market 2025

Cotton Linters Market Size in Austria

The Austrian cotton linters market contracted slightly to $X in 2021, shrinking by -2% against the previous year. In general, consumption saw a abrupt decrease. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Cotton Linters Production in Austria

In value terms, cotton linters production totaled $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a perceptible descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by 48%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Cotton Linters Exports

Exports from Austria

In 2014, approx. X tons of cotton linters were exported from Austria; remaining constant against the previous year's figure. In general, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2013. The exports peaked in 2014 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, cotton linters exports totaled $X in 2014. Overall, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2013. The exports peaked in 2014 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for cotton linters exports from Austria, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2014, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany was relatively modest.

From 2012 to 2014, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2014, the average cotton linters export price amounted to $X per ton, standing approx. at the previous year. In general, the export price saw a significant decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average export price decreased by 99.9%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2014, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Germany.

From 2012 to 2014, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Germany amounted to 0.0% per year.

Cotton Linters Imports

Imports into Austria

After two years of growth, overseas purchases of cotton linters decreased by -17.3% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, imports faced a abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 204% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cotton linters imports declined sharply to $X in 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate a dramatic contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 246% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons) was the main cotton linters supplier to Austria, with a 92% share of total imports. Moreover, cotton linters imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Poland (X kg), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany totaled -12.7%.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cotton linters to Austria, comprising 89% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Poland ($X), with a 10% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany totaled -22.7%.

Import Prices by Country

The average cotton linters import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, waning by -9.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while the price for Germany amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+79.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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