Russia imports Cotton primarily from: Uzbekistan ($516M), China ($185M), Kyrgyzstan ($136M), Tajikistan ($41.7M), and Turkey ($40.1M). The fastest growing import markets in Cotton for Russia between 2021 and 2022 were Uzbekistan ($134M), Kyrgyzstan ($133M), and China ($27.5M).
Why is cotton important in Russia?
Cotton is considered in Russia as a main natural spinning fiber for the textile industry and accounts for about 40% of all textile raw materials. The Russian cotton industry has been restored to life since 2015.
How has the Russian cotton industry been restored to life?
The Russian cotton industry has been restored to life since 2015. The development of cotton cultivation is carried out in accordance with the State Program of Agricultural Development and Regulation of Agricultural Products, Raw Materials and Food Markets”.
How much cotton does Russia export in 2022?
In 2022, Russia exported $22.2M in Cotton. The main destinations of Russia exports on Cotton were Kazakhstan ($8.94M), Italy ($2.93M), Serbia ($2.9M), Poland ($2.28M), and Ukraine ($1.15M). In 2022, Russia imported $1B in Cotton, mainly from Uzbekistan ($516M), China ($185M), Kyrgyzstan ($136M), Tajikistan ($41.7M), and Turkey ($40.1M).