# Global Cotton waste Market 2026

> World exports of cotton waste (HS 520299) reached $344.9 million in 2024, 18% more than in 2019. India was the largest exporter with 25% of the world total, and Germany was the largest buyer.

- Publisher: Stratum Market Research
- Page: https://stratummarketresearch.com/reports/cotton-waste-market/
- Sector: Industrial & Trade
- Scope: Global
- Updated: 2026-11-09
- Headline figure: 344.9 USD million (World exports, 2024)

## What this market covers

Cotton waste, excluding yarn waste, thread waste and garnetted stock.

Segments: Comber noil, Card strips, Spinning waste, Ginning waste.

Typical buyers: Spinning mills, Wiper makers, Nonwoven makers.

## Key figures

| Figure | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|
| World exports of cotton waste (HS 520299) were worth $344.9 million in 2024. | 344.9 USD million | 2024 |
| World exports were 18% higher in 2024 than in 2019 ($291.4 million), calculated from the annual totals. | +18 % since 2019 | 2024 |
| India was the largest exporter in 2024, with 25% of world exports ($85.7 million). | 25 % of world exports | 2024 |
| The three largest exporters, India, Turkey and Germany, shipped 57% of world exports in 2024. | 57 % of world exports | 2024 |
| Germany was the largest importer in 2024, buying $49.9 million, or 14% of world imports. | 14 % of world imports | 2024 |
| 28 countries exported more than $1 million of this product in 2024. | 28 countries | 2024 |
| The average world export price was about $1.15 per kilogram in 2024, calculated from value and weight. | 1.15 USD per kg | 2024 |
| Countries exported 298.7 thousand tonnes of this product in 2024. | 298.7 thousand tonnes | 2024 |

## Why this market is moving now

- World trade grew 18% from 2019 to 2024, a direct read on cross-border demand.

## Largest exporting countries, 2024

| Rank | Country | Value (USD million) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | India | 85.7 |
| 2 | Turkey | 80.1 |
| 3 | Germany | 30.4 |
| 4 | Pakistan | 26.6 |
| 5 | Uzbekistan | 23.2 |
| 6 | Indonesia | 9.9 |
| 7 | United States | 8.1 |
| 8 | Brazil | 7.8 |
| 9 | France | 7.6 |
| 10 | Bangladesh | 7.2 |

## Largest importing countries, 2024

| Rank | Country | Value (USD million) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Germany | 49.9 |
| 2 | Vietnam | 43.4 |
| 3 | Turkey | 27.5 |
| 4 | Taiwan | 21.8 |
| 5 | United States | 19.6 |
| 6 | Pakistan | 19.2 |
| 7 | France | 17.9 |
| 8 | Thailand | 15.6 |
| 9 | Japan | 15.1 |
| 10 | India | 14.1 |

## World exports of HS 520299, USD million

| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 467.2 |
| 2018 | 356.5 |
| 2019 | 291.4 |
| 2020 | 317.2 |
| 2021 | 345.0 |
| 2022 | 357.5 |
| 2023 | 354.3 |
| 2024 | 344.9 |

## Questions and answers

### How big is the global cotton waste market?

There is no single official market total. World exports of HS 520299 reached $344.9 million in 2024, a direct measure of cross-border trade.

### Which countries export the most cotton waste?

India led world exports in 2024 with 25% of the total, followed by Turkey, Germany and Pakistan.

### Which countries import the most cotton waste?

Germany was the largest importer in 2024, followed by Vietnam, Turkey and Taiwan.

### Is world trade in cotton waste growing?

World exports were 18% higher in 2024 than in 2019.

### What is the average export price of cotton waste?

Dividing world export value by weight gives about $1.15 per kilogram in 2024.

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Stratum Market Research, "Global Cotton waste Market 2026", updated 9 Nov 2026, https://stratummarketresearch.com/reports/cotton-waste-market/