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Cotton Linters Market Size in Bangladesh
In 2021, the Bangladeshi cotton linters market decreased by -59.3% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, consumption, however, enjoyed prominent growth. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.
Cotton Linters Exports
Exports from Bangladesh
In 2019, shipments abroad of cotton linters decreased by -25% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after five years of growth. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 183% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2019, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, cotton linters exports fell notably to $X in 2019. In general, exports, however, saw a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 176% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2019, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.
Exports by Country
South Korea (X tons) was the main destination for cotton linters exports from Bangladesh, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.
From 2013 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of volume to South Korea stood at +94.4%.
In value terms, South Korea ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for cotton linters exports from Bangladesh.
From 2013 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to South Korea stood at +71.5%.
Export Prices by Country
In 2019, the average cotton linters export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a slight decline. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2019, the export prices failed to regain momentum.
As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for South Korea.
From 2013 to 2019, the rate of growth in terms of prices for South Korea amounted to -11.8% per year.
Cotton Linters Imports
Imports into Bangladesh
In 2021, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of cotton linters, when their volume decreased by -67.7% to X tons. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 783%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2020, and then contracted dramatically in the following year.
In value terms, cotton linters imports shrank markedly to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, recorded resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 600%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.
Imports by Country
In 2021, South Africa (X tons) was the main supplier of cotton linters to Bangladesh, accounting for a 93% share of total imports. Moreover, cotton linters imports from South Africa exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Nigeria (X tons), more than tenfold.
From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from South Africa totaled +19.0%.
In value terms, South Africa ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cotton linters to Bangladesh, comprising 94% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Nigeria ($X), with a 5.6% share of total imports.
From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from South Africa stood at +20.1%.
Import Prices by Country
In 2021, the average cotton linters import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 34% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while the price for Nigeria totaled $X per ton.
From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Nigeria (+11.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.
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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the cotton linters market in Bangladesh. 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 10413000 - Cotton linters
Country coverage:
- Bangladesh
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in Bangladesh
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.
In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:
- How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
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- How to boost your sales on overseas markets
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- How to make your supply chain more sustainable
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- How to outsource production to other countries
- How to prepare your business for global expansion
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1. INTRODUCTION
Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
- MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
- TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Volume Forecast to 2035
- Market Value Forecast to 2035
- Market Size and Growth, By Product
- Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
- Exports and Growth, By Product
- Export Prices and Growth, By Product
- Production Volume and Growth
- Exports and Growth
- Export Prices and Growth
- Market Size and Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports and Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
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