Russian Federation: Cotton Fabric Market 2025

Cotton Fabric Market Size in the Russian Federation

The Russian cotton fabric market surged to $X in 2021, jumping by 37% 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). Overall, consumption showed a resilient increase. Cotton fabric consumption peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Cotton Fabric Exports

Exports from the Russian Federation

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of woven fabrics of cotton, when their volume decreased by -7.5% to X tons. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 19% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, cotton fabric exports amounted to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 14% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Belarus (X tons), Ukraine (X tons) and Kazakhstan (X tons) were the main destinations of cotton fabric exports from Russia, together accounting for 88% of total exports. Serbia, Armenia and Azerbaijan lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 6.9%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Serbia (with a CAGR of +13.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belarus ($X) remains the key foreign market for woven fabrics of cotton exports from Russia, comprising 49% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Ukraine ($X), with a 24% share of total exports. It was followed by Kazakhstan, with a 16% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Belarus totaled +11.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ukraine (-0.9% per year) and Kazakhstan (+3.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average cotton fabric export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 15% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belarus ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Ukraine ($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 Belarus (+0.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Cotton Fabric Imports

Imports into the Russian Federation

In 2021, the amount of woven fabrics of cotton imported into Russia skyrocketed to X tons, increasing by 20% against 2020 figures. In general, imports recorded a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 48% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, cotton fabric imports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate noticeable growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 34%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Uzbekistan (X tons), China (X tons) and Belarus (X tons) were the main suppliers of cotton fabric imports to Russia, with a combined 81% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Belarus (with a CAGR of +23.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), Uzbekistan ($X) and Belarus ($X) appeared to be the largest cotton fabric suppliers to Russia, with a combined 73% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Uzbekistan, with a CAGR of +21.3%, 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 fabric import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 7.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a mild decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by 16%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for Belarus ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+4.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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