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Global Cotton Sewing Thread Market 2024

Cotton Sewing Thread Market Size

In 2021, the global cotton sewing thread market decreased by -3.4% to $X, falling for the fourth consecutive year after three years of growth. Overall, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Global consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Cotton Sewing Thread Production

In value terms, cotton sewing thread production expanded significantly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 38%. Over the period under review, global production hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cotton Sewing Thread Exports

Exports

Global cotton sewing thread exports reached X tons in 2021, increasing by 7.1% against 2020. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a mild curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 27%. The global exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cotton sewing thread exports soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a mild contraction. The global exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

China (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) represented the key exporters of cotton sewing thread in 2021, recording near 22% and 17% of total exports, respectively. India (X tons) took a 10% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Pakistan (9.1%). Egypt (X tons), Afghanistan (X tons), Mali (X tons), Honduras (X tons), Italy (X tons), Oman (X tons), Spain (X tons), South Africa (X tons) and Lesotho (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Lesotho (with a CAGR of +48.1%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest cotton sewing thread supplying countries worldwide were China ($X), Turkey ($X) and India ($X), with a combined 47% share of global exports. These countries were followed by Italy, Egypt, Pakistan, Spain, Oman, Honduras, South Africa, Afghanistan, Lesotho and Mali, which together accounted for a further 25%.

Among the main exporting countries, Lesotho, with a CAGR of +34.0%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average cotton sewing thread export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 10% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 20%. The global export price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+4.2%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cotton Sewing Thread Imports

Imports

In 2021, supplies from abroad of cotton sewing thread was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 15% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of global imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cotton sewing thread imports soared to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable descent. Global imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the Dominican Republic (X tons), distantly followed by Nigeria (X tons) and Guatemala (X tons) were the largest importers of cotton sewing thread, together achieving 35% of total imports. The United States (X tons), Lao People's Democratic Republic (X tons), Myanmar (X tons), Spain (X tons), Burkina Faso (X tons), the Philippines (X tons), Malaysia (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) took a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to cotton sewing thread imports into the Dominican Republic stood at +12.4%. At the same time, Myanmar (+27.3%), Lao People's Democratic Republic (+20.2%), Burkina Faso (+15.5%), Nigeria (+14.4%), Guatemala (+13.5%), the Philippines (+10.4%), Malaysia (+5.0%) and Belgium (+2.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Myanmar emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the world, with a CAGR of +27.3% from 2012-2021. By contrast, the United States (-1.2%) and Spain (-2.2%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of the Dominican Republic (+13 p.p.), Nigeria (+5.5 p.p.), Guatemala (+5.3 p.p.), Myanmar (+2.6 p.p.), Lao People's Democratic Republic (+2.5 p.p.) and Burkina Faso (+1.7 p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the Dominican Republic ($X), the United States ($X) and Lao People's Democratic Republic ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, together comprising 26% of global imports.

Among the main importing countries, Lao People's Democratic Republic, with a CAGR of +23.8%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average cotton sewing thread import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 15% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a slight shrinkage. Global import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while Burkina Faso ($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 Philippines (+9.9%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

The countries with the highest volumes of cotton sewing thread consumption in 2020 were China, Turkey and Pakistan, with a combined 32% share of global consumption. These countries were followed by the U.S., India, Japan, Guatemala, Brazil, Nigeria, Indonesia, Germany, France and the UK, which together accounted for a further 36%.
The countries with the highest volumes of cotton sewing thread production in 2020 were China, Turkey and India, with a combined 42% share of global production.
In value terms, the largest cotton sewing thread supplying countries worldwide were China, Turkey and India, with a combined 49% share of global exports. These countries were followed by Italy, Pakistan, Hong Kong SAR, the U.S., Thailand, Belgium, South Africa, Guatemala and the United Arab Emirates, which together accounted for a further 22%.
In value terms, the U.S., the Dominican Republic and Myanmar constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2020, with a combined 20% share of global imports.
In 2020, the average cotton sewing thread export price amounted to $7,393 per ton, with an increase of 8.6% against the previous year.
In 2020, the average cotton sewing thread import price amounted to $5,895 per ton, with a decrease of -5% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global cotton sewing thread market. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • Prodcom 13106200 - Cotton sewing thread

Country coverage:

Worldwide - the report contains statistical data for 200 countries and includes detailed profiles of the 50 largest consuming countries:

+ the largest producing countries

Data coverage:

  • Global market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Global production, split by region and country
  • Global trade (exports and imports)
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

Reasons to buy this report:

  • Take advantage of the latest data
  • Find deeper insights into current market developments
  • Discover vital success factors affecting the market

This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS

  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
    3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT

  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. GLOBAL PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
    2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY

  8. 8. GLOBAL IMPORTS

    The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  9. 9. GLOBAL EXPORTS

    The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

  11. 11. COUNTRY PROFILES

    The Largest Markets And Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    • United States
    • China
    • Japan
    • Germany
    • United Kingdom
    • France
    • Brazil
    • Italy
    • Russian Federation
    • India
    • Canada
    • Australia
    • Republic of Korea
    • Spain
    • Mexico
    • Indonesia
    • Netherlands
    • Turkey
    • Saudi Arabia
    • Switzerland
    • Sweden
    • Nigeria
    • Poland
    • Belgium
    • Argentina
    • Norway
    • Austria
    • Thailand
    • United Arab Emirates
    • Colombia
    • Denmark
    • South Africa
    • Malaysia
    • Israel
    • Singapore
    • Egypt
    • Philippines
    • Finland
    • Chile
    • Ireland
    • Pakistan
    • Greece
    • Portugal
    • Kazakhstan
    • Algeria
    • Czech Republic
    • Qatar
    • Peru
    • Romania
    • Vietnam

  12. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2023
    5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    8. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    11. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023

  13. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Consumption, By Country, 2023
    4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    10. Production Volume And Growth
    11. Exports And Growth
    12. Export Prices And Growth
    13. Market Size And Growth
    14. Per Capita Consumption
    15. Imports And Growth
    16. Import Prices
    17. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    18. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    19. Production, By Country, 2023
    20. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    21. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    22. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    26. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    28. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    32. Export Prices, 2012–2023

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