SADC: Cotton Linters Market 2024

Cotton Linters Market Size in SADC

In 2023, the SADC cotton linters market increased by X% to $X, rising for the third year in a row after six years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a noticeable increase. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Cotton Linters Production in SADC

In value terms, cotton linters production amounted to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2022 to 2023, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Cotton Linters Exports

Exports in SADC

In 2023, shipments abroad of cotton linters was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2020, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cotton linters exports skyrocketed to $X in 2023. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2023, South Africa (X tons) and Zimbabwe (X tons) were the largest exporters of cotton linters in SADC, together accounting for near X% of total exports. Tanzania (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Zambia (X%).

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Tanzania (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest cotton linters supplying countries in SADC were South Africa ($X), Zimbabwe ($X) and Zambia ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports.

South Africa, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2023, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while Tanzania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Zimbabwe (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cotton Linters Imports

Imports in SADC

In 2023, the amount of cotton linters imported in SADC contracted markedly to X tons, falling by X% against 2022. In general, imports saw a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cotton linters imports declined rapidly to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2023, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Mauritius represented the major importer of cotton linters in SADC, with the volume of imports recording X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2023. Angola (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by South Africa (X tons), Mozambique (X tons) and Tanzania (X tons). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total imports.

Mauritius was also the fastest-growing in terms of the cotton linters imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Tanzania (X%) and Angola (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, South Africa (X%) and Mozambique (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2023, the share of Mauritius, Angola, South Africa and Tanzania increased by X, X, X and X percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Mauritius ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported cotton linters in SADC, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Angola ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Tanzania, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value in Mauritius totaled X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Angola (X% per year) and Tanzania (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2023, stabilizing at the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2022, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Tanzania ($X per ton), while South Africa ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tanzania (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform