In 2023, Germany led global imports of cotton waste, except garnetted stock, comprising a significant share. Malaysia and China displayed notable year-on-year growth at over 23% and103.98%, respectively. Conversely, traditionally strong importers like Spain and Greece experienced substantial declines, suggesting changes in regional demand or sourcing strategies. Smaller importers such as Latvia, Samoa, and New Zealand exhibited impressive growth rates, indicating emerging market potentials for cotton waste imports.
Future trends to monitor include China's continuous rise in imports, potentially reshaping global trade dynamics, and sustained interest from emerging economies, which may diversify the market further. Additionally, environmental considerations and recycling innovation could influence cotton waste import patterns.
Top countries in Import of Cotton Waste, Except Garnetted Stock Share by Country (US Dollars)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 27.03 | 2023 | +2.53% | +2.67% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Belgium | 9.73 | 2023 | +1.93% | +1.39% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 9.12 | 2023 | +0.021% | -0.34% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Japan | 6.32 | 2023 | +3% | -0.4% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United States | 6.11 | 2023 | +1.39% | +2.26% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 5.71 | 2023 | +0.94% | -2.16% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Italy | 5.33 | 2023 | -6.52% | -3.71% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Thailand | 4.64 | 2023 | -0.2% | +0.21% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Malaysia | 4.58 | 2023 | +3.73% | +23.1% | View data |
| 10 | 10 China | 3.42 | 2023 | -17.53% | +103.98% | View data |
