Uzbekistan: Cotton Lint Market 2025

Cotton Lint Market Size in Uzbekistan

In 2022, the Uzbek cotton lint market increased by 2.6% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Overall, consumption, however, showed a noticeable decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the market value increased by 6.1%. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cotton Lint Production in Uzbekistan

In value terms, cotton lint production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a pronounced descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the production volume increased by 5%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of cotton lint in Uzbekistan rose rapidly to X tons per ha in 2022, surging by 5.9% on the previous year. In general, the yield, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the yield increased by 8.3% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the average cotton lint yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The cotton lint harvested area in Uzbekistan expanded modestly to X ha in 2022, picking up by 1.7% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a perceptible descent. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to cotton lint production attained the maximum at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Cotton Lint Exports

Exports from Uzbekistan

In 2022, approx. X tons of cotton lint were exported from Uzbekistan; with a decrease of -97.9% against the year before. Overall, exports continue to indicate a precipitous decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 38%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cotton lint exports reduced rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a precipitous descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 27%. The exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Iran (X tons) was the main destination for cotton lint exports from Uzbekistan, accounting for a 93% share of total exports. Moreover, cotton lint exports to Iran exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Russia (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2017 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Iran totaled -46.4%.

In value terms, Iran ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for cotton lint exports from Uzbekistan, comprising 94% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Russia ($X), with a 4.8% share of total exports.

From 2017 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Iran totaled -44.7%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cotton lint export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 24% against the previous year. Over the last five-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +6.0%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 25%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Iran ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Russia amounted to $X per ton.

From 2017 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to China (+6.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cotton Lint Imports

Imports into Uzbekistan

In 2022, the amount of cotton lint imported into Uzbekistan skyrocketed to X tons, growing by 174% compared with 2021. Overall, imports saw a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 2,946% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, cotton lint imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 2,858% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Tajikistan (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of cotton lint to Uzbekistan, accounting for a 79% share of total imports. Moreover, cotton lint imports from Tajikistan exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Kazakhstan (X tons), eightfold. Afghanistan (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 7.8% share.

From 2017 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Tajikistan totaled +1,112.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Kazakhstan (+726.7% per year) and Afghanistan (0.0% per year).

In value terms, Tajikistan ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cotton lint to Uzbekistan, comprising 80% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Kazakhstan ($X), with a 9.6% share of total imports. It was followed by Afghanistan, with a 7.1% share.

From 2017 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Tajikistan stood at +1,408.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Kazakhstan (+957.7% per year) and Afghanistan (0.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cotton lint import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 32% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 42% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Kyrgyzstan ($X per ton) and Tajikistan ($X per ton), while the price for Afghanistan ($X per ton) and Kazakhstan ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2017 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kazakhstan (+27.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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