U.S.: Cotton Yarn Market 2025

Cotton Yarn Market Size in the U.S.

The U.S. cotton yarn market totaled $X in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. Overall, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Cotton Yarn Production in the U.S.

In value terms, cotton yarn production reduced modestly to $X in 2022. In general, production continues to indicate a slight shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 5.2%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Cotton Yarn Exports

Exports from the U.S.

In 2022, the amount of cotton yarn exported from the United States fell modestly to X tons, which is down by -2.7% on the previous year. In general, exports continue to indicate a slight shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 32% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cotton yarn exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 45%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Honduras (X tons) was the main destination for cotton yarn exports from the United States, with a 56% share of total exports. Moreover, cotton yarn exports to Honduras exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Dominican Republic (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Guatemala (X tons), with a 5.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Honduras was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Dominican Republic (-0.6% per year) and Guatemala (+12.1% per year).

In value terms, Honduras ($X) remains the key foreign market for cotton yarn exports from the United States, comprising 57% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Dominican Republic ($X), with a 24% share of total exports. It was followed by Guatemala, with a 6.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Honduras stood at +1.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Dominican Republic (+0.5% per year) and Guatemala (+10.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average cotton yarn export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 27% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.6%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Dominican Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Mexico (+5.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cotton Yarn Imports

Imports into the U.S.

In 2022, overseas purchases of cotton yarn decreased by -10.8% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 37% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, cotton yarn imports rose significantly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 46%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

India (X tons), South Korea (X tons) and Pakistan (X tons) were the main suppliers of cotton yarn imports to the United States, together comprising 61% of total imports. Mexico, Indonesia, Turkey, El Salvador, Canada, Vietnam, China and Thailand lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 32%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for El Salvador (with a CAGR of +57.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, India ($X), South Korea ($X) and Pakistan ($X) constituted the largest cotton yarn suppliers to the United States, together comprising 53% of total imports. Mexico, Turkey, Canada, Indonesia, China, El Salvador, Vietnam and Thailand lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 34%.

El Salvador, with a CAGR of +40.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average cotton yarn import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by 21% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.1%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for El Salvador ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+4.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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