Italy: Market for Cotton (Carded Or Combed) 2025

Market Size for Cotton (Carded Or Combed) in Italy

In 2022, the Italian cotton (carded or combed) market decreased by -57.1% to $X, falling for the fourth consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, consumption recorded a deep reduction. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Cotton (Carded Or Combed) in Italy

In value terms, cotton (carded or combed) production reduced markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 75%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Cotton (Carded Or Combed)

Exports from Italy

In 2022, the amount of cotton (carded or combed) exported from Italy contracted significantly to X tons, reducing by -26% against the year before. Over the period under review, exports recorded a abrupt downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 34% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cotton (carded or combed) exports reduced to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 25% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Algeria (X tons), Mexico (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) were the main destinations of cotton (carded or combed) exports from Italy, together comprising 40% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of +133.4%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Algeria ($X), Mexico ($X) and Hungary ($X) were the largest markets for cotton (carded or combed) exported from Italy worldwide, together accounting for 38% of total exports. The United Arab Emirates, Brazil, Turkey, Romania, Serbia, Croatia, Slovakia, Germany, Venezuela and Senegal lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 43%.

The United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of +82.7%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of 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 2022, the average cotton (carded or combed) export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average export price increased by 51% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Romania ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Senegal ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (+13.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Cotton (Carded Or Combed)

Imports into Italy

In 2022, the amount of cotton (carded or combed) imported into Italy shrank significantly to X tons, reducing by -26% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 84% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cotton (carded or combed) imports shrank to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 165%. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Pakistan (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of cotton (carded or combed) to Italy, with a 39% share of total imports. Moreover, cotton (carded or combed) imports from Pakistan exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Hungary (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Spain (X tons), with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Pakistan amounted to -6.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Hungary (+67.7% per year) and Spain (+18.2% per year).

In value terms, the largest cotton (carded or combed) suppliers to Italy were Pakistan ($X), Hungary ($X) and Turkey ($X), together comprising 68% of total imports. Austria, the Czech Republic, Spain, Serbia, the United States and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 21%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Austria, with a CAGR of +113.2%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 average cotton (carded or combed) import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by 16% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, cotton (carded or combed) import price increased by +25.0% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by 44%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per ton), while the price for Serbia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+10.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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