Middle East: Market for Cotton (Carded Or Combed) 2025

Market Size for Cotton (Carded Or Combed) in the Middle East

The Middle Eastern cotton (carded or combed) market declined to $X in 2022, dropping by -11.9% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Production of Cotton (Carded Or Combed) in the Middle East

In value terms, cotton (carded or combed) production dropped remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 116% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Cotton (Carded Or Combed)

Exports in the Middle East

In 2022, approx. X tons of cotton (carded or combed) were exported in the Middle East; waning by -41.7% on the previous year. Overall, exports, however, saw a notable expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 61%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cotton (carded or combed) exports dropped sharply to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 42%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Turkey prevails in exports structure, accounting for X tons, which was near 83% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Palestine (X tons), creating an 8.9% share of total exports. Bahrain (X tons) held a little share of total exports.

Exports from Turkey increased at an average annual rate of +7.2% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Palestine (+31.2%) and Bahrain (+12.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Palestine emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the Middle East, with a CAGR of +31.2% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Turkey, Palestine and Bahrain increased by +16, +8 and +2.2 percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the largest cotton (carded or combed) supplier in the Middle East, comprising 78% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Palestine ($X), with a 15% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Turkey totaled +8.4%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Palestine (+30.9% per year) and Bahrain (+4.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, rising by 36% against the previous year. Export price indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% 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) export price increased by +65.9% against 2019 indices. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2014; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Palestine ($X per ton), while Bahrain ($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 (+1.1%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Cotton (Carded Or Combed)

Imports in the Middle East

In 2022, purchases abroad of cotton (carded or combed) was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. In general, imports, however, saw a deep contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 243% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cotton (carded or combed) imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 183%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Israel was the key importer of cotton (carded or combed) in the Middle East, with the volume of imports accounting for X tons, which was near 43% of total imports in 2022. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) held a 28% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Turkey (8%) and Lebanon (7.2%). The following importers - Jordan (X tons), Iran (X tons) and Iraq (X tons) - together made up 10% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Turkey (with a CAGR of +31.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Israel ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported cotton (carded or combed) in the Middle East, comprising 45% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 22% share of total imports. It was followed by Turkey, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Israel totaled -5.7%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the United Arab Emirates (-16.4% per year) and Turkey (+30.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -9.2% against the previous year. Import price indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% 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 +36.5% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the import price increased by 33% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (+2.2%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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