CIS: Cotton Fabric Market 2025

Cotton Fabric Market Size in CIS

The CIS cotton fabric market rose slightly to $X in 2021, with an increase of 1.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a pronounced decline. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Cotton Fabric Production in CIS

In value terms, cotton fabric production reduced to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by 21% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X, and then reduced in the following year.

Cotton Fabric Exports

Exports in CIS

Cotton fabric exports surged to X tons in 2021, rising by 15% on the previous year. Overall, exports showed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 68%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, cotton fabric exports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 82% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Uzbekistan (X tons), distantly followed by Russia (X tons), Belarus (X tons) and Kazakhstan (X tons) represented the major exporters of woven fabrics of cotton, together constituting 97% of total exports. Azerbaijan (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Uzbekistan (with a CAGR of +18.4%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Uzbekistan ($X) remains the largest cotton fabric supplier in the CIS, comprising 56% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Russia ($X), with a 23% share of total exports. It was followed by Belarus, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Uzbekistan stood at +25.1%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Russia (+3.0% per year) and Belarus (+1.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in the CIS amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 6.6% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 26%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Uzbekistan ($X per ton), while Kazakhstan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Azerbaijan (+5.8%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Cotton Fabric Imports

Imports in CIS

In 2021, imports of woven fabrics of cotton in the CIS surged to X tons, rising by 20% compared with 2020. In general, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, cotton fabric imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a perceptible shrinkage. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Russia (X tons) represented the main importer of woven fabrics of cotton, committing 57% of total imports. Kazakhstan (X tons) held a 14% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Belarus (13%) and Kyrgyzstan (7.8%). Armenia (X tons), Moldova (X tons) and Tajikistan (X tons) took a minor share of total imports.

Imports into Russia increased at an average annual rate of +6.1% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Armenia (+12.4%), Belarus (+11.8%), Kazakhstan (+7.5%) and Moldova (+1.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Armenia emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the CIS, with a CAGR of +12.4% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Tajikistan (-7.2%) and Kyrgyzstan (-16.9%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Russia (+22 p.p.), Belarus (+7.8 p.p.), Kazakhstan (+6.2 p.p.) and Armenia (+1.7 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2021, the share of Tajikistan (-2.4 p.p.) and Kyrgyzstan (-36 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Russia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported woven fabrics of cotton in the CIS, comprising 49% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kazakhstan ($X), with a 21% share of total imports. It was followed by Belarus, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Russia amounted to +4.4%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Kazakhstan (+9.7% per year) and Belarus (+4.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in the CIS amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a perceptible setback. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Moldova ($X per ton), while Kyrgyzstan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kazakhstan (+2.0%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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