Russian Federation: Cotton Sewing Thread Market 2025

Cotton Sewing Thread Market Size in the Russian Federation

The Russian cotton sewing thread market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2021, after three years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a noticeable downturn. Cotton sewing thread consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cotton Sewing Thread Production in the Russian Federation

In value terms, cotton sewing thread production surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a noticeable contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 70% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Cotton Sewing Thread Exports

Exports from the Russian Federation

In 2021, shipments abroad of cotton sewing thread decreased by -31.3% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. Over the period under review, exports saw a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 84%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cotton sewing thread exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 80%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Belarus (X tons) was the main destination for cotton sewing thread exports from Russia, with a 62% share of total exports. Moreover, cotton sewing thread exports to Belarus exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Kazakhstan (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Ukraine (X tons), with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Belarus amounted to -7.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kazakhstan (-14.8% per year) and Ukraine (+16.1% per year).

In value terms, Belarus ($X) remains the key foreign market for cotton sewing thread exports from Russia, comprising 59% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by India ($X), with a 16% share of total exports. It was followed by Kazakhstan, with a 9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Belarus amounted to -7.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: India (+49.0% per year) and Kazakhstan (-13.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average cotton sewing thread export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 73% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Ukraine ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to India (+11.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cotton Sewing Thread Imports

Imports into the Russian Federation

In 2021, imports of cotton sewing thread into Russia declined rapidly to X tons, with a decrease of -20.6% against 2020. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a deep setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 202%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cotton sewing thread imports declined notably to $X in 2021. Overall, imports recorded a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 154% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Belarus (X tons), China (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) were the main suppliers of cotton sewing thread imports to Russia, with a combined 77% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Belarus (with a CAGR of +23.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), Belarus ($X) and South Korea ($X) constituted the largest cotton sewing thread suppliers to Russia, together comprising 57% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, South Korea, with a CAGR of +17.5%, saw 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

In 2021, the average cotton sewing thread import price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -1.5% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a pronounced contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 29%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (+1.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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