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Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Cotton, carded or combed. In 2022, Cotton, carded or combed were the world's 3373rd most traded product, with a total trade of $312M. Between 2021 and 2022 the exports of Cotton, carded or combed decreased by -1.5%, from $317M to $312M. Trade in Cotton, carded or combed represent 0.0013% of total world trade.

Cotton, carded or combed are a part of Prepared Cotton.

Exports In 2022 the top exporters of Cotton, carded or combed  were India ($66.6M), Tanzania ($44M), United States ($29.7M), Mozambique ($19.1M), and Indonesia ($18.8M).

Imports In 2022 the top importers of Cotton, carded or combed were Vietnam ($49.4M), Pakistan ($29.1M), Chinese Taipei ($23.5M), China ($17.2M), and France ($17.1M).

Ranking Cotton, carded or combed ranks 4498th in the Product Complexity Index (PCI).

Description Cotton is a type of plant that is most often used to make clothing. It is carded or combed to make a smooth, fine, and even texture. What are the most common uses of cotton, carded or combed? Cotton is a type of plant that is most often used to make clothing. It is carded or combed to make a smooth, fine, and even texture.

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* Trade values are converted to USD using each month's exchange rate. For December 2023 data, the exchange rate from December 30, 2023 is used.

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Historical Data

Exporters and Importers

Top Origin (2022)India$66.6M
Top Destination (2022)Vietnam$49.4M

In 2022 Cotton, carded or combed were the world's 3373rd most traded product (out of 4,648).

In 2022, the top exporters of Cotton, carded or combed were India ($66.6M), Tanzania ($44M), United States ($29.7M), Mozambique ($19.1M), and Indonesia ($18.8M).

In 2022, the top importers of Cotton, carded or combed were Vietnam ($49.4M), Pakistan ($29.1M), Chinese Taipei ($23.5M), China ($17.2M), and France ($17.1M).

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Exporters of Cotton, carded or combed (2022)
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Market Dynamics

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Top Origin Growth (2021 -  2022)Tanzania$13.9M
Top Destination Growth (2021 -  2022)India$13.8M

Between 2021 and 2022, the exports of Cotton, carded or combed grew the fastest in Tanzania ($13.9M), Mozambique ($13.5M), Vietnam ($8.06M), Poland ($3.54M), and Cote d'Ivoire ($2.91M).

Between 2021 and 2022, the fastest growing importers of Cotton, carded or combed were India ($13.8M), China ($8.26M), Bangladesh ($6.08M), Angola ($3.69M), and France ($3.5M).

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Exporters of Cotton, carded or combed (2021 - 2022)

Importers of Cotton, carded or combed (2021 - 2022)

Market Concentration

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This chart shows the evolution of the market concentration of exports of Cotton, carded or combed.

In 2022, market concentration measured using Shannon Entropy, was 4.25. This means that most of the exports of Cotton, carded or combed are explained by 19 countries.

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Value of Exports in Cotton, carded or combed

Net Trade

TOP NET EXPORTER (2022)India$52.1M
TOP NET IMPORTER (2022)Vietnam$38.1M

This map shows which countries export or import more of Cotton, carded or combed. Each country is colored based on the difference in exports and imports of Cotton, carded or combed during 2022.

In 2022, the countries that had a largest trade value in exports than in imports of Cotton, carded or combed were India ($52.1M), Tanzania ($43.6M), United States ($27.7M), Mozambique ($19.1M), and Indonesia ($13.8M).

In 2022, the countries that had a largest trade value in imports than in exports of Cotton, carded or combed were Vietnam ($38.1M), Chinese Taipei ($23.3M), Pakistan ($16.4M), France ($15.6M), and China ($13.4M).

Net Trade (2022)

Country Comparison

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This visualization shows the countries that have an important ratio of their trade related to Cotton, carded or combed.
It is possible to select the main countries that export or import Cotton, carded or combed in the world, or by continent, as well as select the measure of interest.

Top 10 Exporters Countries of Cotton, carded or combed by percentage of total exports

Product Complexity

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The Complexity-Relatedness diagram compares the risk and the strategic value of a product's potential export opportunities. Relatedness is predictive of the probability that a country increases its exports in a product. Complexity, is associated with higher levels of income, economic growth potential, lower income inequality, and lower emissions.

Relatedness vs Country Complexity (2022)

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