Global Demand Trends of Cotton (HS: 52) from 2008 to 2012
Global Main Demanding Countries of Cotton (HS: 52) in 2012
| Major Importing Countries / Regions | Import Value of 2012 (Hundred Million USD) | Year on Year |
| China | 186.84 | 26.8% |
| Bangladesh | 45.61 | 5.8% |
| Hong Kong | 32.86 | -7.1% |
| Vietnam | 27.64 | 1.4% |
| Indonesia | 25.14 | -20.7% |
| Turkey | 23.78 | -34.1% |
| Republic of Korea | 16.74 | -27.2% |
| Italy | 15.12 | -33.2% |
| Germany | 13.67 | -20.5% |
| Mexico | 12.09 | -30.1% |
Global import value of cotton in 2012 amounted to 62.98 billion USD, with a decrease of 6.8%.
The major cotton importing countries and regions: China, Bangladesh, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Indonesia, Turkey, South Korea, Italy, Germany and Mexico.
Source: UN COMTRADE
