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Not carded or combed cotton market in Niger

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market for not carded or combed cotton in Niger demonstrated notable stability from 2018 through 2023. Production and market size consistently ranged between 7 750 t and 7 950 t annually, with domestic output determining the market volume as trade played a minimal role. The period witnessed only minor fluctuations, such as a small dip around 2020-2021, but overall volumes remained steady near 7 800 t each year.

In 2024, the sector experienced significant developments. The French company Geocoton entered into a 10-year agreement with the Niger government to revive cotton cultivation across 1 500 km², aiming to structurally reorganize the local cotton industry. Concurrently, the market contended with adverse climatic events, including floods that caused crop losses, and persistent challenges related to the cost and availability of key inputs like fertilizers.

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. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Niger
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Niger in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Niger 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, 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, 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, kg
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Niger in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Niger by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Niger in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Niger by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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 Niger, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Niger 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, kg
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Niger in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Niger by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Niger in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Niger by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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 Niger, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Niger by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Trade balance
1. 7.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. In kind, kg
  2. 7.1.2. In value, $ US
2. 7.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. In kind, kg
  2. 7.2.2. In value, $ US
8. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 8.1. Direct Data
  1. 8.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 8.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 8.2. Mirror Data
  1. 8.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 8.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production not carded or combed cotton in Niger

In kind, 2017-2020, 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

After two consecutive years of growth, production of not carded or combed cotton in Niger declined. In 2020, the country produced 7 774 tonnes, which represents a 1.5% decrease compared to 2019. Production peaked in 2019 at 7 891 tonnes, while the largest annual increase occurred in 2018 at 0.5%.

Annual dynamics of production in Niger in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.5%	0.4%	(1.5%)	(0.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports not carded or combed cotton from Niger

According to market research, Niger did not export any not carded or combed cotton between 2017 and 2020.

Imports not carded or combed cotton to Niger

Imports in kind, kg

Imports of not carded or combed cotton into Niger showed significant fluctuations during this period. The lowest point was in 2017, while imports peaked in 2019, with a 243-fold difference between these two years. In 2020, Niger imported {value_last_year} kg, marking a sharp decline of 59.4% compared to 2019. The maximum volume was recorded in 2019 at 12 148 kg, and the largest annual increase also occurred that year at 3 293.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Niger in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	616.0%	3 293.2%	(59.4%)	362.0%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, China accounted for 85.0% of Niger's total imports of not carded or combed cotton by volume. The remaining 15.0% was distributed among various smaller trading partners.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, $ US

The value of imports demonstrated considerable volatility over this period. The lowest value was recorded in 2017, while the highest occurred in 2019, with the peak being 49 times higher than the trough. In 2020, imports amounted to 4 834 US dollars, representing a significant drop of 24.4% compared to 2019. The maximum value was 6 391 US dollars in 2019, and the largest annual increase took place in 2018 at 2 314.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2 314.4%	104.9%	(24.4%)	234.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, China and France together consistently represented 81.9% of Niger's total import value for not carded or combed cotton. This highlights a concentrated market structure, with the remainder spread across numerous smaller markets.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io