The import of cotton linters to China shows a declining trend from 2024 to 2028, starting at 38.213 million kilograms in 2024 and projected to decrease to 12.08 million kilograms by 2028. In 2023, the import volume was notably higher, underscoring a significant decline. The year-on-year decrease highlights substantial reductions in imports: from 2024 to 2025, a decrease of 17.64%; from 2025 to 2026, a decrease of 20.94%; from 2026 to 2027, a decrease of 25.97%; and from 2027 to 2028, a decrease of 34.4%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over these five forecasted years represents a consistent decline in imports.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Potential policy changes affecting trade and import tariffs in China.
- Developments in domestic production capacity of cotton linters to substitute imports.
- Global supply chain shifts that may alter availability or pricing of cotton linters.
- Adoption of alternative materials reducing demand for cotton linters.
