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Libya: Cotton Lint Market 2025

Cotton Lint Market Size in Libya

The Libyan cotton lint market contracted to $X in 2022, which is down by -3.7% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, saw a slight setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the market value increased by 8.1%. Cotton lint consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Cotton Lint Production in Libya

In value terms, cotton lint production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a mild reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of cotton lint in Libya stood at less than X kg per ha in 2022, remaining stable against the year before. Overall, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. less than X ha of cotton lint were harvested in Libya; therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern.

Cotton Lint Imports

Imports into Libya

Cotton lint imports into Libya shrank sharply to X tons in 2022, waning by -24.1% against 2021. In general, imports recorded a significant curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 350%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cotton lint imports dropped dramatically to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a significant decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 417% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Turkey (X kg) constituted the largest cotton lint supplier to Libya, accounting for a 85% share of total imports. Moreover, cotton lint imports from Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Egypt (X kg), sixfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Turkey amounted to -18.7%.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cotton lint to Libya, comprising 90% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Egypt ($X), with a 10% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Turkey stood at -18.6%.

Import Prices by Country

The average cotton lint import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -18.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, enjoyed mild growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 80% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then dropped sharply in the following year.

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 Turkey ($X per ton), while the price for Egypt amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+0.0%).

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for cotton lint in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of cotton lint consumption in 2021 were China, India and Pakistan, together comprising 57% of global consumption. These countries were followed by Turkey, Vietnam, the United States, Bangladesh, Uzbekistan, Indonesia and Mexico, which together accounted for a further 30%.

What are the largest producers of cotton lint in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of cotton lint production in 2021 were India, China and the United States, with a combined 60% share of global production. Brazil, Pakistan, Turkey, Uzbekistan, Australia and Mexico lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 25%.

What are the leading suppliers of cotton lint to Libya?

In value terms, the United States $928) constituted the largest supplier of cotton lint to Libya, comprising 62% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Egypt $456), with a 30% share of total imports.

What is the average export price for cotton lint in Libya?

The average cotton lint export price stood at $1,150 per ton in 2018, remaining constant against the previous year.

What is the average import price for cotton lint in Libya?

The average cotton lint import price stood at $4,835 per ton in 2021, with an increase of 89% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the cotton lint market in Libya. 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:

FCL 767 - Cotton Lint
FCL 328 - [Seed Cotton]

Country coverage:

Libya

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Libya
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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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. 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. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION, HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Yield And Growth
16. Exports And Growth
17. Export Prices And Growth
18. Market Size And Growth
19. Per Capita Consumption
20. Imports And Growth
21. Import Prices
22. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
23. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
24. Area Harvested, 2012–2024
25. Yield, 2012–2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
28. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
29. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
30. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
31. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
34. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
35. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
36. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
37. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024