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Not carded or combed cotton market in Azerbaijan

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Azerbaijan's market for not carded or combed cotton grew from 242.1 thousand tons in 2018 to a high of 338.4 thousand tons in 2022, though the path was marked by significant swings. After increasing to 310.8 thousand tons in 2020, domestic consumption fell sharply to 256.5 thousand tons in 2021 before surging the following year. The market then declined again to 287.5 thousand tons in 2023.

Throughout this period, the entire market supply came from domestic production, as imports were zero. Changes in the volume available for local consumption were directly shaped by the balance between production, which ranged from 294.6 to 413.4 thousand tons, and export shipments, which varied from 52.5 to 123.0 thousand tons.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Azerbaijan
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Azerbaijan in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Azerbaijan in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Azerbaijan in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Azerbaijan in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Azerbaijan, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Azerbaijan in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Azerbaijan in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Azerbaijan, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Azerbaijan in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Azerbaijan in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Azerbaijan, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Azerbaijan in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Azerbaijan in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Azerbaijan, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2025
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production not carded or combed cotton in Azerbaijan

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

From 2018 to 2021, Azerbaijan ranked as the world's 23rd largest producer of not carded or combed cotton.

Top producers of not carded or combed cotton, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of not carded or combed cotton, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

After two years of growth, Azerbaijan's production of not carded or combed cotton declined. In 2021, the country produced 379.5 K t, which represents a 7.1% decrease compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production increased by 28.8%, translating to an annualized growth rate of 8.8%. The highest production level was recorded in 2020 at 408.4 K t, with the largest annual increase occurring in 2019 at 29.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in Azerbaijan in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	29.1%	7.4%	(7.1%)	8.8%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Azerbaijan's production of not carded or combed cotton increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, the output was valued at 641.7 M $ US, marking a 16.2% rise compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, production grew by 43.8%, equating to an annualized rate of 12.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in Azerbaijan in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	21.0%	2.3%	16.2%	12.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports not carded or combed cotton from Azerbaijan

Exports in kind, K t

Exports of not carded or combed cotton from Azerbaijan increased for the third year in a row. In 2021, exports reached 123.0 K t, up by 26.0% from the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, exports surged by 134.2%, with an annualized growth rate of 32.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Azerbaijan in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	64.1%	13.2%	26.0%	32.8%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, the export market for not carded or combed cotton was highly concentrated, with Turkey accounting for 91.1% of total exports in volume terms.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Azerbaijan in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Exports of not carded or combed cotton from Azerbaijan rose for the third consecutive year. In 2021, export value was recorded at 208.0 M $ US, showing a significant increase of 57.6% compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports grew by 161.5%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 37.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Azerbaijan in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	53.9%	7.8%	57.6%	37.8%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Turkey was the primary destination for not carded or combed cotton exports from Azerbaijan, consistently absorbing 90.5% of total export value.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Azerbaijan in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports not carded or combed cotton to Azerbaijan

Imports in kind, K t

The import market for not carded or combed cotton in Azerbaijan experienced notable fluctuations during this period. Imports reached their lowest point in 2020 at 0.0 K t and peaked in 2019 at 0.0 K t, with a 191-fold difference between these years. In 2021, imports totaled 0.0 K t, representing a 281.4% increase from 2020. The largest decline occurred in 2020 at 99.5%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 774.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Azerbaijan in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	774.6%	(99.5%)	281.4%	(44.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2018-2021, China and Turkey were the leading sources for imports of not carded or combed cotton in volume terms, together accounting for 18.7% of total imports.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Azerbaijan in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

The import market for not carded or combed cotton in Azerbaijan showed significant volatility during these years. Imports bottomed out in 2020 at 0.0 M $ US and peaked in 2019 at 0.0 M $ US, with a 48-fold variation between these points. In 2021, import value was recorded at 0.0 M $ US, marking a 138.1% rise from 2020. The largest decline was in 2020 at 97.9%, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 at 556.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Azerbaijan in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	556.0%	(97.9%)	138.1%	(31.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, China, Turkey, and Germany remained the main sources for imports of not carded or combed cotton to Azerbaijan in value terms. China accounted for 23.1% of imports, Turkey for 4.4%, and Germany for 0.6%, collectively representing 28.2% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Azerbaijan in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io