Turkey: Cotton Linters Market 2025

Cotton Linters Market Size in Turkey

The Turkish cotton linters market totaled $X in 2021, remaining stable against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a prominent expansion. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Cotton Linters Production in Turkey

In value terms, cotton linters production soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 170% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Cotton Linters Exports

Exports from Turkey

Cotton linters exports from Turkey surged to X tons in 2021, growing by 192% on the year before. Over the period under review, exports showed a tangible increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, cotton linters exports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a slight downturn. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

China (X tons) was the main destination for cotton linters exports from Turkey, with a 91% share of total exports. Moreover, cotton linters exports to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Spain (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to China amounted to +5.3%.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the key foreign market for cotton linters exports from Turkey, comprising 89% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($X), with an 11% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to China was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average cotton linters export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 13% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 85%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to China amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to China (-4.8%).

Cotton Linters Imports

Imports into Turkey

After two years of growth, overseas purchases of cotton linters decreased by -62.5% to X tons in 2021. In general, imports, however, saw a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 8,251% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cotton linters imports contracted significantly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 2,155%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Azerbaijan (X tons), Turkmenistan (X tons) and Kazakhstan (X tons) were the main suppliers of cotton linters imports to Turkey, with a combined 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Azerbaijan (with a CAGR of +35.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Azerbaijan ($X), Turkmenistan ($X) and Kazakhstan ($X) constituted the largest cotton linters suppliers to Turkey, together comprising 100% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Turkmenistan, with a CAGR of +46.9%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

The average cotton linters import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, which is down by -7.7% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a dramatic shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 343%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Kazakhstan ($X per ton), while the price for Turkmenistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkmenistan (+11.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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