Israel: Cotton Fabric Market 2025

Cotton Fabric Market Size in Israel

In 2021, after four years of growth, there was significant decline in the Israeli cotton fabric market, when its value decreased by -41% to $X. In general, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2020, and then dropped sharply in the following year.

Cotton Fabric Production in Israel

In value terms, cotton fabric production totaled $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production posted slight growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 138%. Cotton fabric production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Cotton Fabric Exports

Exports from Israel

In 2021, shipments abroad of woven fabrics of cotton was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2014, thus ending a six-year declining trend. Overall, exports, however, saw a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 200%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cotton fabric exports surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 48%. The exports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Egypt (X tons) was the main destination for cotton fabric exports from Israel, with a 193% share of total exports. Moreover, cotton fabric exports to Egypt exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Belgium (X tons), with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Egypt was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+23.3% per year) and Belgium (-7.0% per year).

In value terms, Egypt ($X), France ($X) and Mexico ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for cotton fabric exported from Israel worldwide, with a combined 68% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Belgium, Greece, India, Estonia, Germany and the United States, which together accounted for a further 13%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, India, with a CAGR of +38.6%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

In 2021, the average cotton fabric export price amounted to $X per ton, standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a slight expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 160% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Mexico ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Egypt ($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 Mexico (+10.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Cotton Fabric Imports

Imports into Israel

In 2021, purchases abroad of woven fabrics of cotton decreased by -79% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, imports showed a noticeable slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 475% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, cotton fabric imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports showed a mild decline. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

India (X tons), China (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) were the main suppliers of cotton fabric imports to Israel, together accounting for 91% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for India (with a CAGR of +9.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, India ($X), China ($X) and Turkey ($X) appeared to be the largest cotton fabric suppliers to Israel, together accounting for 91% of total imports.

India, with a CAGR of +13.2%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average cotton fabric import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 516% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed perceptible growth. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Turkey ($X per ton) and the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Indonesia ($X per ton) and Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Indonesia (+3.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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