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Puerto Rico: Cotton Lint Market 2025

Cotton Lint Exports

Exports by Country

In 2021, the United States (X tons) and Brazil (X tons) were the major exporters of cotton lintacross the globe, together reaching near 53% of total exports. India (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total exports with a 14% share, followed by Australia (7.6%). Greece (X tons), Benin (X tons) and Burkina Faso (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 key exporting countries, was attained by Benin (with a CAGR of +15.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest cotton lint supplying countries from Puerto Rico were the United States ($X), Brazil ($X) and India ($X), together accounting for 66% of total exports. Australia, Greece, Benin and Burkina Faso lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 19%.

Among the main exporting countries, Benin, with a CAGR of +17.3%, 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.

Cotton Lint Imports

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons), Vietnam (X tons), Bangladesh (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and Pakistan (X tons) represented the largest importer of cotton lint in the world, mixing up 78% of total import. It was distantly followed by Indonesia (X tons), constituting a 6.1% share of total imports. The following importers - India (X tons), Thailand (X tons), South Korea (X tons), Malaysia (X tons), Mexico (X tons) and Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) - together made up 8.5% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Pakistan (with a CAGR of +15.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), Bangladesh ($X) and Vietnam ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, together accounting for 53% of total imports.

Vietnam, with a CAGR of +13.5%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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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, with a combined 57% share 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 Puerto Rico?

In value terms, the largest cotton lint importing markets into Puerto Rico were China, Turkey and Vietnam, with a combined 51% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Bangladesh, Pakistan, Indonesia and India, which together accounted for a further 31%.

What are the leading importers of cotton lint from Puerto Rico?

In value terms, the United States, Brazil and India constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021, together comprising 66% of total exports. Australia, Greece, Benin, Burkina Faso and Cote d'Ivoire lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 20%.

What is the average export price for cotton lint in Puerto Rico?

The cotton lint export price in Puerto Rico stood at $less than 0.1 per ton in 2021, approximately equating the previous year.

What is the average import price for cotton lint in Puerto Rico?

In 2021, the cotton lint import price in Puerto Rico amounted to $less than 0.1 per ton, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year.

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

Puerto Rico

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Puerto Rico
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