Colombia: Cotton Linters Market 2025

Cotton Linters Market Size in Colombia

In 2021, the Colombian cotton linters market decreased by -6.5% to $X, falling for the fourth consecutive year after three years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw prominent growth. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Cotton Linters Production in Colombia

In value terms, cotton linters production amounted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a pronounced shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 32% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Cotton Linters Exports

Exports from Colombia

In 2021, shipments abroad of cotton linters increased by 49% to X tons, rising for the fourth consecutive year after three years of decline. Overall, exports, however, recorded a abrupt setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by 91% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cotton linters exports surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant decline. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

China (X tons) was the main destination for cotton linters exports from Colombia, with a 63% share of total exports. Moreover, cotton linters exports to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Japan (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to China stood at -6.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Japan (-19.6% per year) and the United States (-10.4% per year).

In value terms, China ($X), the United States ($X) and Japan ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for cotton linters exported from Colombia worldwide.

The United States, with a CAGR of -16.9%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

The average cotton linters export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, leveling off at the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of 84%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (-7.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Cotton Linters Imports

Imports into Colombia

In 2021, approx. X tons of cotton linters were imported into Colombia; with an increase of 148% on the year before. Overall, imports recorded significant growth. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cotton linters imports soared to $X in 2021. In general, total imports indicated a modest increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the United States (X tons) was the main supplier of cotton linters to Colombia, with a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United States amounted to +23.7%.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cotton linters to Colombia.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United States totaled +1.1%.

Import Prices by Country

The average cotton linters import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 34% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by 51% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for the United States.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United States amounted to -18.3% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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