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Russian Federation: Cotton Lint Market 2025

Cotton Lint Market Size in the Russian Federation

The Russian cotton lint market reduced rapidly to $X in 2022, waning by -16.4% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, consumption showed a abrupt downturn. Cotton lint consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cotton Lint Exports

Exports from the Russian Federation

In 2022, cotton lint exports from Russia skyrocketed to X tons, increasing by 65% on the previous year. Over the period under review, exports showed a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 871% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cotton lint exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 1,002%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Belarus (X tons) was the main destination for cotton lint exports from Russia, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Belarus totaled +9.3%.

In value terms, Belarus ($X) also remains the key foreign market for cotton lint exports from Russia.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Belarus totaled +6.7%.

Export Prices by Country

The average cotton lint export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by -24.1% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a perceptible contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 53% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Belarus.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Ukraine amounted to -1.9% per year.

Cotton Lint Imports

Imports into the Russian Federation

In 2022, cotton lint imports into Russia contracted to X tons, reducing by -10.7% against 2021 figures. In general, imports saw a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 27%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cotton lint imports shrank significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 47% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Kazakhstan (X tons) and Tajikistan (X tons) were the main suppliers of cotton lint imports to Russia.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Tajikistan (with a CAGR of -5.6%).

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) and Tajikistan ($X) constituted the largest cotton lint suppliers to Russia.

In terms of the main suppliers, Tajikistan, with a CAGR of -2.8%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

The average cotton lint import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by -6% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.9%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Tajikistan ($X per ton), while the price for Kazakhstan totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kyrgyzstan (+5.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers 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, together accounting for 57% of global consumption. Turkey, Vietnam, the United States, Bangladesh, Uzbekistan, Indonesia and Mexico lagged somewhat behind, together comprising 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. These countries were followed by Brazil, Pakistan, Turkey, Uzbekistan, Australia and Mexico, which together accounted for a further 25%.

What are the leading suppliers of cotton lint to the Russian Federation?

In value terms, the largest cotton lint suppliers to Russia were Tajikistan, Kazakhstan and Latvia, together accounting for 92% of total imports.

What are the leading importers of cotton lint from the Russian Federation?

In value terms, Belarus remains the key foreign market for cotton lint exports from Russia, comprising 71% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Ukraine, with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by Poland, with an 8% share.

What is the average export price for cotton lint in the Russian Federation?

In 2021, the average cotton lint export price amounted to $2,118 per ton, increasing by 53% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for cotton lint in the Russian Federation?

In 2021, the average cotton lint import price amounted to $2,119 per ton, rising by 16% against the previous year.

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

Russia

Data coverage:

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