EU: Cotton Bag Market 2025

Cotton Bag Market Size in the EU

The EU cotton bag market soared to $X in 2021, with an increase of 90% against the previous year. In general, consumption posted strong growth. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Cotton Bag Production in the EU

In value terms, cotton bag production soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production posted a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 125%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Cotton Bag Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2021, approx. X tons of sacks and bags of cotton were exported in the European Union; increasing by 14% on the previous year's figure. Total exports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +10.8% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +29.9% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 35% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, cotton bag exports soared to $X in 2021. Total exports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +10.0% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +38.6% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 35%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Italy (X tons) and France (X tons) represented the largest exporters of sacks and bags of cotton in the European Union, together comprising 44% of total exports. Portugal (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total exports with a 13% share, followed by Poland (9.9%), Latvia (6.9%), Germany (6.6%) and the Netherlands (4.9%).

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Latvia (with a CAGR of +143.6%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), Italy ($X) and Portugal ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021, with a combined 65% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Poland, Germany, the Netherlands and Latvia, which together accounted for a further 19%.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Latvia, with a CAGR of +81.7%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2021, jumping by 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while Latvia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+8.2%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Cotton Bag Imports

Imports in the EU

Cotton bag imports surged to X tons in 2021, picking up by 34% on the year before. Overall, imports recorded a strong expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, cotton bag imports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports showed resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 40% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Italy (X tons) and France (X tons) represented the major importers of sacks and bags of cotton in the European Union, together amounting to near 61% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Spain (X tons) and Germany (X tons), together making up a 16% share of total imports. The following importers - Romania (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Denmark (X tons) and Greece (X tons) - together made up 14% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Spain (with a CAGR of +30.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), Italy ($X) and Germany ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, together accounting for 75% of total imports. Spain, the Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark, Romania and Greece lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 16%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Greece, with a CAGR of +27.9%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 2021, standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the import price increased by 8.9% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2021, the import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+4.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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