Germany: Cotton Bag Market 2025

Cotton Bag Market Size in Germany

In 2021, the German cotton bag market decreased by -13.1% to $X, falling for the third consecutive year after four years of growth. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -25.9% against 2018 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cotton Bag Production in Germany

In value terms, cotton bag production shrank to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -26.8% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 25%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Cotton Bag Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2021, shipments abroad of sacks and bags of cotton increased by 27% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. In general, exports showed a perceptible expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 48%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cotton bag exports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports saw a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 155% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Poland (X tons), France (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the main destinations of cotton bag exports from Germany, with a combined 56% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Serbia, Switzerland, Spain, Italy, Belgium, the Netherlands, the UK, the United States, Romania and Ukraine, which together accounted for a further 32%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Italy (with a CAGR of +27.5%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for cotton bag exported from Germany were France ($X), Austria ($X) and Switzerland ($X), together accounting for 52% of total exports. These countries were followed by Poland, Serbia, Italy, Spain, Belgium, the Netherlands, the United States, the UK, Ukraine and Romania, which together accounted for a further 35%.

Italy, with a CAGR of +31.7%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average cotton bag export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 4.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, cotton bag export price decreased by -12.9% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 77%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($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 UK (+9.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cotton Bag Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2021, after nine years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas purchases of sacks and bags of cotton, when their volume decreased by -16.3% to X tons. In general, total imports indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 18%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020, and then reduced rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, cotton bag imports shrank slightly to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2020, and then declined in the following year.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), India (X tons) and Pakistan (X tons) were the main suppliers of cotton bag imports to Germany, with a combined 74% share of total imports. Bulgaria, the Netherlands, Poland, Turkey and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 17%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Bulgaria (with a CAGR of +42.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sacks and bags of cotton to Germany, comprising 41% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by India ($X), with a 19% share of total imports. It was followed by Pakistan, with a 7.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China totaled +5.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (+14.7% per year) and Pakistan (-2.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average cotton bag import price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a mild curtailment. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Pakistan ($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 Netherlands (+3.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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