France: Cotton Linters Market 2025

Cotton Linters Market Size in France

In 2021, the French cotton linters market decreased by -95.8% to $X, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption showed a dramatic curtailment. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Cotton Linters Production in France

In value terms, cotton linters production reduced to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 33% against the previous year. Cotton linters production peaked at $X in 2020, and then contracted in the following year.

Cotton Linters Exports

Exports from France

In 2021, the amount of cotton linters exported from France surged to X tons, jumping by 40% compared with the year before. In general, exports, however, showed a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by 1,261%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cotton linters exports shrank markedly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 891% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The Czech Republic (X tons) was the main destination for cotton linters exports from France, with a 50% share of total exports. Moreover, cotton linters exports to the Czech Republic exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the UK (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Germany (X tons), with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the Czech Republic amounted to -1.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (+62.5% per year) and Germany (-5.4% per year).

In value terms, the Czech Republic ($X), the UK ($X) and Germany ($X) constituted the largest markets for cotton linters exported from France worldwide, together comprising 70% of total exports. These countries were followed by Italy, Belgium, Austria and Switzerland, which together accounted for a further 25%.

Among the main countries of destination, Austria, with a CAGR of +647.2%, 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 average cotton linters export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, shrinking by -52.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of 245%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, 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 Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Czech Republic ($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 Italy (+29.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Cotton Linters Imports

Imports into France

In 2021, the amount of cotton linters imported into France reduced notably to X tons, waning by -34.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports faced a dramatic shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by 95%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cotton linters imports reduced to $X in 2021. Overall, imports showed a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 85%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Italy (X tons) constituted the largest cotton linters supplier to France, with a 83% share of total imports. Moreover, cotton linters imports from Italy exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tons), tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Italy stood at +77.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+22.8% per year) and Germany (-1.2% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cotton linters to France, comprising 84% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a 7.4% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Italy amounted to +72.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+22.1% per year) and Germany (-4.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average cotton linters import price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 40% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 846%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+16.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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