EU: Market for Cotton (Carded Or Combed) 2025

Market Size for Cotton (Carded Or Combed) in the EU

In 2022, the EU cotton (carded or combed) market decreased by -27% to $X, falling for the fourth year in a row after two years of growth. In general, consumption recorded a pronounced setback. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Cotton (Carded Or Combed) in the EU

In value terms, cotton (carded or combed) production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the production volume increased by 57%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Cotton (Carded Or Combed)

Exports in the EU

In 2022, the amount of cotton (carded or combed) exported in the European Union contracted to X tons, shrinking by -13.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports saw a pronounced shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 86%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cotton (carded or combed) exports dropped to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a perceptible downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 51%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Poland (X tons), distantly followed by the Netherlands (X tons), Greece (X tons), Portugal (X tons) and Italy (X tons) represented the largest exporters of cotton (carded or combed), together comprising 89% of total exports. Belgium (X tons) and Latvia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Latvia (with a CAGR of +323.7%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Poland ($X) remains the largest cotton (carded or combed) supplier in the European Union, comprising 39% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a 17% share of total exports. It was followed by Italy, with an 11% share.

In Poland, cotton (carded or combed) exports expanded at an average annual rate of +70.5% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the Netherlands (+10.2% per year) and Italy (-10.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 8.3% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the export price increased by 23% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+1.8%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports of Cotton (Carded Or Combed)

Imports in the EU

Cotton (carded or combed) imports dropped remarkably to X tons in 2022, declining by -15% against 2021. Over the period under review, imports saw a slight setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 7.9%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cotton (carded or combed) imports rose modestly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 26%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X tons), distantly followed by France (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the largest importers of cotton (carded or combed), together constituting 92% of total imports. The following importers - Romania (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) - each finished at a 3.3% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Germany (with a CAGR of +11.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest cotton (carded or combed) importing markets in the European Union were France ($X), Spain ($X) and Poland ($X), together accounting for 68% of total imports. Germany, the Netherlands and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 22%.

Among the main importing countries, Germany, with a CAGR of +10.1%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 22% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.9%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+2.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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