Global Cotton Market

Cotton was essential to the development of the global textile industry. In so doing, the cotton industry helped to create the global networks necessary for the expansion of global trade. Moreover, cotton proved to be a far more versatile raw material than other natural alternatives -- such as flax, wool, or silk -- which not only suffered from small supplies but limited application in various textile products. Cotton, as a result, became the essential raw material for what became the single most important manufacturing sector in the 19th century -- textiles.

End User/Technology

Yield monitors, remote sensing, and computer-assisted irrigation control are helping increase the production. With yield maps, it is possible to locate the area of the field and the produce in that area, to determine which practice is the best for maximization of cotton growing. They are attached to the harvesting equipment. The yield monitors have two parts-a light sensing component and a light-emitting component, which are mounted on opposite sides of a cotton picker. After cotton is passed, there is loss of light, which is converted to the pounds of cotton grown.

Market Dynamics

Major factors for the low demand of cotton:Significant fall in cotton demand in China, Buyer's future expectations, Substitution Effect of synthetic fibers like polyester and viscose, the rapid fluctuation of prices caused a huge loss of cotton storageMajor factors affecting supply are: Higher Plantings, Improved Seasonal conditions, Driven to a significant degree by surging cotton prices. The global acrylic fiber market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 1.38% by 2022

Market segmentation

Based on uses:

--> Apparel

--> Food for livestock

--> Book Binding

--> Making archival paper

Based on geography:

--> Asia-China, India, Pakistan, Uzbekistan

--> Europe-Turkey

--> North America-US

--> Oceania-Australia

Regional/Geographic Analysis

Major producers of cotton are the US, China and India followed by Pakistan, Brazil, and Uzbekistan. The US is the largest exporter of cotton because of lack of developed textile industries there. Most of the cotton produced in China is consumed locally and finished cotton textiles are exported. China produces 29% of the world's cotton and consumes about half of it. Similarly, a major part of the cotton produced in India is consumed locally by the textile industries

Key Players

--> Cotton USA

--> Cotton Inc

--> Supima

--> Parkdale

--> Shuford Yarns

Report Contents:

> Market segments

> Market Drivers, Restraints and Opportunities

> Market Size & Forecast 2016 to 2022

> Supply & Demand Value Chain

> Market - Current Trends

> Competition & Major Companies

> Technology and R&D Status

> Porters Five Force Analysis

> Strategic and Critical Success Factor Analysis of Key Players

Regional Analysis:

> North America

>> US and Canada

> Latin America

>> Mexico, Brazil, Argentina and Rest of Latin America

> Western Europe

>> EU5 (Germany, France, Italy, Spain, U.K.)

>> Nordic Countries (Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden)

>> Benelux (Belgium, The Netherlands, and Luxembourg)

>> Rest of Western Europe

> Eastern Europe

>> Russia

>> Poland

>> Rest of Eastern Europe

> Asia Pacific

>> China

>> India

>> Japan

>> Australia and New Zealand

>> Rest of Asia Pacific

> Middle East and Africa

>> GCC countries (Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, UAE and Kuwait)

>> South Africa

>> North Africa

>> Rest of Middle East and Africa

This report is an elaborate aggregation of primary inputs from industry experts and participants across the supply chain. It provides details on market segmentation which is derived from several product mapping exercises, macroeconomic parameters and other qualitative and quantitative insights. The impact of all such factors is delivered across multiple market segments and geographies.

Report Highlights:

> Detailed Historical Overview (Market Origins, Product Launch Timeline, etc.)

> Consumer and Pricing Analysis

> Market dynamics of the industry

> Market Segmentation

> Estimated Market Sizing in terms of volume and value

> Recent trends in Market and impact

> Research Status and Technology Overview

> Extensive Industry Structure Coverage