Slovenia: Market for Cotton (Carded Or Combed) 2025

Market Size for Cotton (Carded Or Combed) in Slovenia

The Slovene cotton (carded or combed) market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, increasing by 116% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption posted a measured increase. Cotton (carded or combed) consumption peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Cotton (Carded Or Combed) in Slovenia

In value terms, cotton (carded or combed) production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 7.9%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Cotton (Carded Or Combed)

Exports from Slovenia

In 2022, approx. X kg of cotton (carded or combed) were exported from Slovenia; reducing by -99.9% against the year before. Over the period under review, exports faced a significant curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 16,288%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cotton (carded or combed) exports dropped significantly to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 30,483%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Poland (X kg) was the main destination for cotton (carded or combed) exports from Slovenia, accounting for a 97% share of total exports. It was followed by the Czech Republic (X kg), with a 2.9% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Poland stood at -57.5%.

In value terms, Poland ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for cotton (carded or combed) exports from Slovenia, comprising 91% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Czech Republic ($X), with an 8.9% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Poland stood at -62.6%.

Export Prices by Country

The average cotton (carded or combed) export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 1,691% against the previous year. Overall, the export price posted a buoyant increase. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Czech Republic (+21,482.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Cotton (Carded Or Combed)

Imports into Slovenia

In 2022, the amount of cotton (carded or combed) imported into Slovenia surged to X tons, increasing by 382% against the previous year. In general, imports saw a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 787%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 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 recorded a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 910%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) constituted the largest cotton (carded or combed) supplier to Slovenia, accounting for a 75% share of total imports. Moreover, cotton (carded or combed) imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Poland (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Italy (X tons), with a 4.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the Netherlands amounted to +437.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (+160.8% per year) and Italy (-11.4% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cotton (carded or combed) to Slovenia, comprising 57% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by Poland, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the Netherlands totaled +300.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (-1.9% per year) and Poland (+125.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average cotton (carded or combed) import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -72.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a pronounced shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 172% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+10.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform