In 2023, Italy leads European cotton yarn production with 153.3 million kilograms, followed by Spain with 125.83 million kilograms. Notably, Italy saw a 6.38% year-on-year increase, while Spain experienced a slight decline. Portugal and France, the next largest producers, had decreases of 1.48% and a significant growth of 12.05%, respectively. The UK, Bulgaria, and Austria faced declines in production, with the UK dropping 15.2%. Over the past five years, production trends have seen modest fluctuations, with some smaller markets remaining stable.
Future trends to watch include potential growth in Italy and France's markets and continued challenges for traditional producers like Spain and the UK. Advancements in sustainability and technology in textile manufacturing could reshape production patterns across Europe.
Top countries in Production of Cotton Yarn by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 153,300,000 | 2023 | +10.75% | +6.38% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 125,830,000 | 2023 | +2.66% | -0.64% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Portugal | 36,453,000 | 2023 | -10.97% | -1.48% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Greece | 17,598,000 | 2021 | +49.14% | +43.71% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 7,418,600 | 2023 | +9.63% | +12.05% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Germany | 5,806,200 | 2021 | +10.75% | -14.61% | View data |
| 7 | 7 United Kingdom | 4,031,700 | 2023 | +3.53% | -15.2% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Czechia | 2,435,600 | 2023 | |||
| 9 | 9 Belgium | 1,869,500 | 2023 | -23.5% | View data | |
| 10 | 10 Macedonia | 1,373,200 | 2023 | +26.1% | View data |
