Southern Asia: Cotton Sewing Thread Market 2025

Cotton Sewing Thread Market Size in Southern Asia

The South Asian cotton sewing thread market fell slightly to $X in 2021, standing approx. at the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Cotton Sewing Thread Production in Southern Asia

In value terms, cotton sewing thread production fell slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% 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 most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 14%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Cotton Sewing Thread Exports

Exports in Southern Asia

In 2021, shipments abroad of cotton sewing thread increased by 10% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, exports, however, saw a perceptible setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 81% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cotton sewing thread exports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, saw a pronounced contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by 26%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2021, India (X tons) and Pakistan (X tons) were the main exporters of cotton sewing thread in Southern Asia, together recording approx. 88% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Afghanistan (X tons), constituting a 12% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for India (with a CAGR of -1.6%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

In value terms, India ($X) remains the largest cotton sewing thread supplier in Southern Asia, comprising 73% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Pakistan ($X), with a 22% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in India was relatively modest. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Pakistan (-9.7% per year) and Afghanistan (-42.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Southern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the export price increased by 36% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while Afghanistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+1.7%).

Cotton Sewing Thread Imports

Imports in Southern Asia

In 2021, overseas purchases of cotton sewing thread were finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2015, thus ending a five-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, faced a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cotton sewing thread imports soared to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 46%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Bangladesh (X tons), Afghanistan (X tons), Nepal (X tons), Sri Lanka (X tons) and India (X tons) represented roughly 95% of total imports in 2021. Pakistan (X tons) took a little share 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 Afghanistan (with a CAGR of +24.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Bangladesh ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported cotton sewing thread in Southern Asia, comprising 45% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by India ($X), with a 20% share of total imports. It was followed by Sri Lanka, with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Bangladesh totaled -12.6%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: India (+5.6% per year) and Sri Lanka (-9.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Southern Asia amounted to $X per ton, rising by 13% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.5%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 23%. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Pakistan (+10.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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