Cote d'Ivoire: Market for Cotton (Carded Or Combed) 2025

Market Size for Cotton (Carded Or Combed) in Cote d'Ivoire

After two years of decline, the Cote d'Ivoire's cotton (carded or combed) market increased by 0.2% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, consumption posted significant growth. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Cotton (Carded Or Combed) in Cote d'Ivoire

In value terms, cotton (carded or combed) production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the production volume increased by 0.8%. Cotton (carded or combed) production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Cotton (Carded Or Combed)

Exports from Cote d'Ivoire

After five years of growth, overseas shipments of cotton (carded or combed) decreased by -5.2% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a dramatic decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 12%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cotton (carded or combed) exports stood at $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a dramatic setback. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Mauritius (X tons) was the main destination for cotton (carded or combed) exports from Cote d'Ivoire, accounting for a 79% share of total exports. Moreover, cotton (carded or combed) exports to Mauritius exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Spain (X tons), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Mauritius stood at -18.4%.

In value terms, Mauritius ($X) remains the key foreign market for cotton (carded or combed) exports from Cote d'Ivoire, comprising 89% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($X), with an 11% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Mauritius stood at -27.5%.

Export Prices by Country

The average cotton (carded or combed) export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 7.5% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, faced a deep slump. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Mauritius ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Burkina Faso (+134.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Cotton (Carded Or Combed)

Imports into Cote d'Ivoire

In 2022, approx. X tons of cotton (carded or combed) were imported into Cote d'Ivoire; shrinking by -45.1% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports saw a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 919%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cotton (carded or combed) imports fell notably to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 2,045% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Italy (X tons) constituted the largest cotton (carded or combed) supplier to Cote d'Ivoire, accounting for a 83% share of total imports. Moreover, cotton (carded or combed) imports from Italy exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X kg), eightfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Italy totaled +32.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-29.2% per year) and Ghana (+10.7% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cotton (carded or combed) to Cote d'Ivoire, comprising 90% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 2.7% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Italy stood at +37.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-28.5% per year) and Ghana (+7.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average cotton (carded or combed) import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by -4.6% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 138%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Ghana ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Burkina Faso (+60.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform