Global Cotton (HS: 52) Main Exporting Countries/Regions in 2012
|
Major Exporting Countries / Regions |
Export Value of 2012 (Thousand USD) |
In Proportion |
Year on Year |
|
China |
14,841,267 |
22.3% |
-4.2% |
|
India |
8,568,855 |
12.9% |
9.9% |
|
USA |
8,297,705 |
12.5% |
-25.3% |
|
Pakistan |
5,225,694 |
7.9% |
2.5% |
|
Hong Kong |
3,317,236 |
5.0% |
-7.8% |
|
Australia |
2,734,504 |
4.1% |
3.8% |
|
Brazil |
2,273,255 |
3.4% |
26.9% |
|
Italy |
1,999,488 |
3.0% |
-17.1% |
|
Turkey |
1,786,131 |
2.7% |
-7.1% |
|
Germany |
1,396,168 |
2.1% |
-15.0% |
According to statistics of 2012, China is the first exporter of cotton. China total export value of cotton accounted for 22.3% of the world's total export value, with a decrease of 4.2%; followed by India, with export value accounted for 12.9% and an increase of 9.9% year on year.
Source: UN COMTRADE
