Benelux: Cotton Linters Market 2024

Cotton Linters Market Size in Benelux

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in the Benelux cotton linters market, when its value increased by 79% to $X. In general, consumption saw a deep setback. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Cotton Linters Production in Benelux

In value terms, cotton linters production reduced slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 0.7%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020, and then declined in the following year.

Cotton Linters Exports

Exports in Benelux

In 2021, the amount of cotton linters exported in Benelux contracted to X tons, waning by -10.7% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 17,126%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cotton linters exports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, showed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 3,541% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Belgium (X tons) was the key exporter of cotton linters, generating 69% of total exports. It was distantly followed by the Netherlands (X tons), committing a 31% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to cotton linters exports from Belgium stood at +48.2%. At the same time, the Netherlands (+152.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the Netherlands emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Benelux, with a CAGR of +152.8% from 2012-2021. While the share of the Netherlands (+30 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of Belgium (-30.3 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) emerged as the largest cotton linters supplier in Benelux, comprising 67% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 33% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the Netherlands totaled +158.6%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 94% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 223%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Belgium totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+2.3%).

Cotton Linters Imports

Imports in Benelux

In 2021, imports of cotton linters in Benelux declined rapidly to X tons, waning by -52% compared with 2020 figures. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 2,387% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cotton linters imports declined sharply to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, showed a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 1,197% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the Netherlands (X tons) represented the major importer of cotton linters, generating 83% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), mixing up a 17% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to cotton linters imports into the Netherlands stood at +12.8%. At the same time, Belgium (+24.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Belgium emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Benelux, with a CAGR of +24.2% from 2012-2021. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Belgium increased by +8.9 percentage points.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported cotton linters in Benelux, comprising 75% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a 25% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the Netherlands totaled +6.8%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 63% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a abrupt contraction. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the Netherlands stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (-5.3%).

Source: IndexBox Platform