The European import of carded or combed cotton in 2023 showed Spain as the leader with a 32.06% share, followed by the United Kingdom at 21.57%, and Poland at 18.91%. Noteworthy positive growth was seen in Sweden at 92.91%, and Portugal at 24.98%. In contrast, Austria and Bulgaria displayed significant declines at -33.51% and -33.83%, respectively.
Looking forward, key trends to watch include potential increases from countries like Sweden and Malta, which have shown strong growth. Meanwhile, established importers like Spain and the United Kingdom may focus on stabilizing their shares amidst evolving market dynamics.
Top countries in Import of Carded or Combed Cotton Share by Country (Kilograms)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 32.06 | 2023 | +1.18% | -3.57% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 21.57 | 2023 | -1.91% | -4.51% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 18.91 | 2023 | +3.41% | +3.05% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 13.41 | 2023 | +3.45% | +7.06% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 5.13 | 2023 | +32.81% | +15.82% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Estonia | 1.97 | 2023 | +10.28% | +8.19% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Belgium | 1.59 | 2023 | +21.74% | +7.66% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Italy | 1.52 | 2023 | -1.08% | -0.37% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Romania | 1.06 | 2023 | +2.29% | +3.61% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Portugal | 0.67 | 2023 | +4.01% | +24.98% | View data |
