Uzbekistan: Cotton Sewing Thread Market 2025

Cotton Sewing Thread Market Size in Uzbekistan

The Uzbek cotton sewing thread market expanded slightly to $X in 2021, picking up by 4.3% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Cotton sewing thread consumption peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Cotton Sewing Thread Production in Uzbekistan

In value terms, cotton sewing thread production stood at $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by 21% against the previous year. Cotton sewing thread production peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cotton Sewing Thread Exports

Exports from Uzbekistan

Cotton sewing thread exports from Uzbekistan fell markedly to X tons in 2021, which is down by -67.2% on 2020. In general, exports, however, saw a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 1,931%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cotton sewing thread exports fell notably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 8,621%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Kyrgyzstan (X tons) was the main destination for cotton sewing thread exports from Uzbekistan, accounting for a 91% share of total exports. Moreover, cotton sewing thread exports to Kyrgyzstan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Lebanon (X kg), more than tenfold.

From 2014 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Kyrgyzstan totaled -21.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Lebanon (0.0% per year) and Spain (-99.9% per year).

In value terms, Lebanon ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for cotton sewing thread exports from Uzbekistan, comprising 65% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Kyrgyzstan ($X), with a 23% share of total exports.

From 2014 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Lebanon was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kyrgyzstan (-42.4% per year) and Spain (-99.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average cotton sewing thread export price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -46.1% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a dramatic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 329%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat 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 Spain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Kyrgyzstan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2014 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Spain (+360.6%).

Cotton Sewing Thread Imports

Imports into Uzbekistan

In 2021, approx. X tons of cotton sewing thread were imported into Uzbekistan; rising by 39% compared with 2020. Overall, imports, however, saw a perceptible contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 77% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cotton sewing thread imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 153%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Turkey (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of cotton sewing thread imports to Uzbekistan.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Turkey (with a CAGR of +32.5%).

In value terms, China ($X) and Turkey ($X) were the largest cotton sewing thread suppliers to Uzbekistan.

In terms of the main suppliers, Turkey, with a CAGR of +23.8%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average cotton sewing thread import price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -12.7% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, cotton sewing thread import price decreased by -27.6% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 79% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+29.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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