U.S.: Cotton Sewing Thread Market 2025

Cotton Sewing Thread Market Size in the U.S.

The U.S. cotton sewing thread market stood at $X in 2021, rising by 3% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a buoyant expansion. Cotton sewing thread consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Cotton Sewing Thread Production in the U.S.

In value terms, cotton sewing thread production rose slightly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 87% against the previous year. Cotton sewing thread production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cotton Sewing Thread Exports

Exports from the U.S.

In 2021, approx. X tons of cotton sewing thread were exported from the United States; reducing by -24.5% compared with 2020. Overall, exports saw a abrupt downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 41% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cotton sewing thread exports dropped significantly to $X in 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 26%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Mexico (X tons) was the main destination for cotton sewing thread exports from the United States, accounting for a 49% share of total exports. Moreover, cotton sewing thread exports to Mexico exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Canada (X tons), twofold. The Dominican Republic (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 17% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Mexico was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Canada (-12.1% per year) and the Dominican Republic (+5.7% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for cotton sewing thread exported from the United States were Mexico ($X), Canada ($X) and the Dominican Republic ($X), with a combined 86% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, the Dominican Republic, with a CAGR of +4.6%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

The average cotton sewing thread export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 12% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the average export price increased by 39% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Oman ($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 Canada (+5.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cotton Sewing Thread Imports

Imports into the U.S.

Cotton sewing thread imports into the United States surged to X tons in 2021, rising by 27% against the previous year. Overall, imports, however, showed a slight decline. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cotton sewing thread imports rose remarkably to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 26%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

India (X tons), China (X tons) and Mexico (X tons) were the main suppliers of cotton sewing thread imports to the United States, together accounting for 64% of total imports. Japan, Italy, Egypt, Greece and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 26%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Italy (with a CAGR of +11.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest cotton sewing thread suppliers to the United States were Italy ($X), India ($X) and Japan ($X), with a combined 60% share of total imports.

Italy, with a CAGR of +15.4%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers 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, shrinking by -12.7% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.1%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average import price increased by 21%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2020, and then reduced in the following year.

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 Italy ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+6.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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