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Not carded or combed cotton market in the United States

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The U.S. market for not carded or combed cotton saw significant volatility from 2018 to 2023. Market volume rose to 13.5 million tons in 2019, then plunged to 8.5 million tons in 2020. A recovery to 12.4 million tons followed in 2021, before another drop to 8.0 million tons in 2022 and stabilization at 7.9 million tons in 2023.

Extremely hot and dry weather in the Southwest during the 2023/2024 season harmed cotton yields, tightening domestic supply. At the same time, the U.S. advanced trade partnerships in the Americas through initiatives like the Americas Trade and Investment Act, aiming to strengthen regional textile supply chains. Technological improvements in spinning and twisting equipment, alongside rising consumer demand for sustainable natural fibers, remained relevant market influences into 2024.

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 the United States
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in the United States in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in the United States 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. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United States in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from the United States by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United States in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from the United States by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from the United States, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from the United States by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United States in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from the United States by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United States in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from the United States by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from the United States, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from the United States by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United States in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to the United States by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United States in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to the United States by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to the United States, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to the United States by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United States in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to the United States by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United States in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to the United States by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to the United States, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to the United States 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 the United States

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Globally, the United States ranked as the third-largest producer of not carded or combed cotton from 2017 to 2020.

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

In 2020, the United States produced 12,370 K t of not carded or combed cotton, marking a sharp decline of 27.6% compared to 2019. Production peaked in 2019 at 17,084 K t, which represented the largest annual increase of 13.1% during the period. Overall, from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 25.3%, translating to an annualized rate of 9.3%.

Annual dynamics of production in the United States in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(8.8%)	13.1%	(27.6%)	(9.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, the output of not carded or combed cotton in the United States was valued at 19,319 M $ US, reflecting a reduction of 34.5% compared to 2019. The largest increase occurred in 2019 at 6.6%. Over the 2017-2020 period, production decreased by 34.9%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.3%.

Annual dynamics of production in the United States in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(6.8%)	6.6%	(34.5%)	(13.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports not carded or combed cotton from the United States

Exports in kind, K t

In 2020, the United States exported 3,822 K t of not carded or combed cotton, showing a modest uptick of 7.3% compared to the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 0.3%, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 9.9%. From 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 17.5%, equating to an annualized rate of 5.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	9.9%	(0.3%)	7.3%	5.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Vietnam, China, and Turkey were the key partners for exports in kind, accounting for 21.3%, 18.1%, and 11.0% of total exports, respectively. Together, these three countries represented 50.3% of all export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from the United States in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Not carded or combed cotton shipments from the United States declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 5,969 M $ US, reflecting a small drop of 2.9% compared to 2019. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 6,546 M $ US, which also saw the largest increase of 12.3%. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 6.1%. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports increased by 2.4%, with a CAGR of 0.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	12.3%	(6.1%)	(2.9%)	0.8%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, exports in value terms of not carded or combed cotton from the United States were distributed across many countries. Vietnam, China, and Turkey accounted for 20.2%, 18.1%, and 10.8% of total exports, respectively, jointly representing 49.1% of all flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from the United States in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports not carded or combed cotton to the United States

Imports in kind, K t

The United States' volume of not carded or combed cotton imports declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 0.5 K t, constituting a drop of 12.9% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 60.5%, equating to an annualized rate of 26.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(22.1%)	(41.8%)	(12.9%)	(26.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Egypt was the key supplier of not carded or combed cotton to the United States, accounting for 75.9% of total imports in kind. The remainder was shared among a diversified group of other countries.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to the United States in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

Not carded or combed cotton shipments to the United States from abroad declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 1 M $ US, reflecting a sharp loss of 28.4% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 66.9%, with a CAGR of 30.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(9.2%)	(49.1%)	(28.4%)	(30.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Egypt concentrated 83.2% of total imports in value terms, while the rest of the volume was shared by many countries with smaller individual shares.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to the United States in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io