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Not carded or combed cotton market in MERCOSUR

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"MERCOSUR" region includes following countries:

Brazil

Argentina

Uruguay

Paraguay

Earlier Report Observations

The MERCOSUR market for not carded or combed cotton expanded significantly from 2018, with production rising from 8.0 million tonnes to 11.3 million tonnes in 2020 and market volume growing from 6.9 million tonnes to 9.0 million tonnes over the same period.

After a contraction in 2021 that saw market volume fall to 7.2 million tonnes, the market recovered in 2022, with production reaching 10.4 million tonnes and market volume climbing back to 8.4 million tonnes.

A new peak was achieved in 2023 as production increased to 11.7 million tonnes and market volume expanded to 10.0 million tonnes, driven by Brazil's consolidation as the global production and export leader through technological advances, expanded cultivation area, and high profitability, alongside new MERCOSUR rules to protect the regional textile industry from smuggling.

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, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in MERCOSUR
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in MERCOSUR in kind, 2018-2023, K t
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 Brazil in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brazil in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  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 Brazil, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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 Brazil in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brazil in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  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 Brazil, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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 Brazil in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  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 Brazil, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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 Brazil in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  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 Brazil, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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, 2018-2024
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 MERCOSUR

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of not carded or combed cotton, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of not carded or combed cotton, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Production of not carded or combed cotton in MERCOSUR has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, MERCOSUR produced 11 279 K t of not carded or combed cotton, marking a 4.5% rise from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production grew by 80.9%, which translates to an annualized rate of 21.8%.

Annual dynamics of production in MERCOSUR in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	28.2%	35.1%	4.5%	21.8%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

After rising for two years, MERCOSUR's production of not carded or combed cotton in value terms declined. In 2020, the output was valued at 16 799 M $ US, showing a modest decrease of 3.9% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production increased by 66%, with an annualized growth rate of 18.4%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 17 475 M $ US, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 with a 35.7% rise.

Annual dynamics of production in MERCOSUR in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	35.7%	27.3%	(3.9%)	18.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports not carded or combed cotton from MERCOSUR

Exports in kind, K t

Exports of not carded or combed cotton from MERCOSUR have grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the export volume reached 2 246 K t, reflecting a significant increase of 31.5% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports surged by 158.6%, equating to an annualized rate of 37.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from MERCOSUR in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	24.4%	58.1%	31.5%	37.3%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, China, Vietnam, and Indonesia consistently led the country structure of exports in kind. China accounted for 26.4% of exports, Vietnam for 15.8%, and Indonesia for 13.5%, together making up 55.7% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from MERCOSUR in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

MERCOSUR's exports of not carded or combed cotton in value terms have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, export value totaled 3 346 M $ US, up by 21.0% from 2019. Over the period 2017-2020, exports grew by 137.3%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 33.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from MERCOSUR in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	31.7%	49.0%	21.0%	33.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017–2020, the three largest markets for exports in value terms were China, Vietnam, and Indonesia, which together accounted for 56.3% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from MERCOSUR in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports not carded or combed cotton to MERCOSUR

Imports in kind, K t

The market for imports in kind showed an unstable trend over the period. Volumes peaked in 2017 and fell to their lowest point in 2019, with a 19-fold difference between these years. In 2020, MERCOSUR imported 3 K t of not carded or combed cotton, representing a 25.2% increase from the previous year. The minimum volume was recorded in 2019 at 2 K t, and the largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 91.1% drop.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to MERCOSUR in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(39.6%)	(91.1%)	25.2%	(59.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United States consistently dominated imports in kind, accounting for 75.5% of total imports. This indicates a high concentration on the U.S. market, with the remaining share distributed among other countries.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to MERCOSUR in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

Import levels in value terms exhibited volatility throughout the timeframe. They reached their highest point in 2017 and their lowest in 2019, fluctuating by a factor of 13.3. In 2020, MERCOSUR imported 6 M $ US of not carded or combed cotton, which is 10.7% higher than the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 5 M $ US, and the largest decline occurred in 2019 with an 88.1% decrease.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to MERCOSUR in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(36.4%)	(88.1%)	10.7%	(56.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

Over 2017–2020, the United States consistently represented 74.7% of total imports in value terms, highlighting a high concentration on this market. The rest was shared among other countries.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to MERCOSUR in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io