2023
Exports
$740MWorld Rnk 4 / 134
Flag Rnk 116 / 1212
2023
PRODUCT COMPLEXITY IN Raw Cotton
-2.55Rnk 1021 / 1025
2023
Imports
$588MWorld Rnk 7 / 179
Flag Rnk 153 / 1208
2023
ECONOMIC COMPLEXITY of India
0.65Rnk 39 / 132

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Exports In 2023, India exported $740M in Raw Cotton, making it the 4th largest exporter of Raw Cotton in the world. At the same year, Raw Cotton was the 116th most exported product in India. The main destination of Raw Cotton exports from India are: Bangladesh ($557M), China ($87.6M), Vietnam ($53.9M), Indonesia ($15.9M), and Italy ($5.45M).

The fastest growing export markets for Raw Cotton of India between 2022 and 2023 were China ($20.9M), Estonia ($1.19M), and Bulgaria ($581k).

Imports In 2023, India imported $588M in Raw Cotton, becoming the 7th largest importer of Raw Cotton in the world. At the same year, Raw Cotton was the 153rd most imported product in India. India imports Raw Cotton primarily from: United States ($236M), Australia ($132M), Egypt ($124M), Brazil ($22.1M), and Tanzania ($19.3M).

The fastest growing import markets in Raw Cotton for India between 2022 and 2023 were Egypt ($37.5M), Turkey ($5.78M), and Peru ($1.37M).

Latest Trends

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* Using January 2020 exchange rates when trade data is reported in local currency.

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Historical Data

Trade Balance

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EXPORTS (2023)$740M
IMPORTS (2023)$588M
NET TRADE (2023)$152M

In 2023, India exported $740M in Raw Cotton. The main destinations of India exports on Raw Cotton were Bangladesh ($557M), China ($87.6M), Vietnam ($53.9M), Indonesia ($15.9M), and Italy ($5.45M).

In 2023, India imported $588M in Raw Cotton, mainly from United States ($236M), Australia ($132M), Egypt ($124M), Brazil ($22.1M), and Tanzania ($19.3M).

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Export Destinations (2023)

Import Origins (2023)

Market Growth

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THE FASTEST GROWING Raw Cotton EXPORT MARKETS FOR India WERE (2022 - 2023):
China$20.9M (31.3%)
Estonia$1.19M (492%)
Bulgaria$581k (1%)
THE FASTEST DECLINING MARKETS FOR THE EXPORT OF Raw Cotton BY India WERE (2022 - 2023):
Bangladesh-$385M (-40.9%)
Vietnam-$114M (-67.8%)
Indonesia-$56.1M (-78%)

Change in Exports by Market (2022 - 2023)

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In 2023, India's main exporting competitors in Raw Cotton were:
In 2023, India's main importing competitors in Raw Cotton were:

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Trade Value of Raw Cotton by Exporters

Potential Exports

Potential Exports

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TOP EXPORT POTENTIALChina+ $74.1M
TOP IMPORT POTENTIALUnited States+ $66.9M

Raw Cotton’s highest export potential is China. With an export gap of $74.1M.   Raw Cotton’s highest import potential is United States with an import gap of $66.9M.

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