In 2023, China led the global export of unbleached plain weave cotton, with a predicted increase of 3.53% from the previous year. India and Pakistan followed, although both experienced declines of 4.97% and 17.07%, respectively. Notable growth was observed in Greece at 32.12%, while significant decreases were seen in countries like Austria (-14.86%), Denmark (-19.77%), and Kazakhstan (-22.04%). Over the past five years, Japan and Poland exhibited strong growth in this segment, while countries like South Africa and the United States showed declining export trends.
Future trends to monitor include the impact of environmental policies on cotton production and export, potential trade agreements influencing country-specific growth, and shifts towards sustainable and digital textile technologies. Exporters should also consider the effects of economic recovery post-pandemic, which might reshape global demand patterns.
Top countries in Export of Unbleached Plain Weave Cotton Containing More Than 85% by Weight of Cotton Weighing More Than 200 g/m2 by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 China | 9,031,800 | 2023 | -0.15% | +3.53% | View data |
| 2 | 2 India | 6,987,900 | 2023 | -0.3% | -4.97% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Pakistan | 2,115,900 | 2023 | -20.35% | -17.07% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Thailand | 1,053,200 | 2023 | +5.35% | +0.63% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Germany | 890,450 | 2023 | -3.22% | -4.96% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 705,760 | 2023 | +5.35% | +4.14% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Portugal | 612,460 | 2023 | +2.94% | +2.76% | View data |
| 8 | 8 France | 354,240 | 2023 | -0.26% | -2.82% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Indonesia | 319,970 | 2023 | -20.42% | -17.53% | View data |
| 10 | 10 United Kingdom | 261,760 | 2023 | -1.33% | -7.18% | View data |
