Cotton

India’s Cotton Output To Dip As Farmers Shift To Other Crops; Mills Eye Imports Amid Rising MSP

Textile Insights September 9, 2025

India’s cotton production for marketing year (MY) 2025/26 is projected at 24.5 million 480-lb bales (5.4 MMT) from 11.2 million hectares, down 2% from earlier estimates, according to the latest USDA report. The decline is attributed to farmers shifting acreage towards more profitable crops such

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North Carolina Varsity Research Team Finds Greener Way To Make Cotton Wrinkle-Free

Textile Insights September 9, 2025

Every year, the U.S. produces around 7.5 million bales of cotton and more than half of it ends up in clothing. But the very processes that make cotton fabrics smooth, wrinkle-resistant and water-repellent often rely on harsh chemicals, some of which are harmful to both environment and human health. Now, a team of researchers at […]

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AbTF Powers Ahead With Sustainable Cotton And Cashmere

Textile Insights September 9, 2025

The Aid by Trade Foundation (AbTF) has announced strong results for the 2024 financial year, underscoring its role as a global driver of sustainable raw materials in the textile industry. Through its flagship initiatives Cotton made in Africa (CmiA) and the Good Cashmere Standard (GCS), the foundation continued to scale impact across farming communities, ecosystems […]

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Cotton Import Duty Waiver: Relief For Textile Industry, But Detrimental For Farmers

Textile Insights September 9, 2025

India’s Central government has extended the waiver of the 11% import duty on cotton until December 31, 2025. The measure, initially valid between August 19 and September 30, is intended to stabilize yarn prices and provide relief to exporters grappling with the fallout of steep 50% US tariffs on Indian textiles. The decision has been […]

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Kasturi Cotton Backs BCI Drive For Sustainable Cotton

Textile Insights September 1, 2025

The Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) recently organized a comprehensive training programme in Gurgaon for its network of cotton ginners, focusing on sustainable cotton production practices. As part of the programme, Kasturi Cotton Bharat participated with a presentation that emphasized the importance of sustainable, high-quality and fully traceable Indian cotton certified

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CITI: Cotton Duty Extension A Lifeline For Textile Industry

Textile Insights August 29, 2025

The Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) has welcomed the government’s decision to extend the exemption of import duty on cotton until December 31, 2025, calling it a crucial support measure for the country’s textile and apparel sector, which is reeling under the impact of a steep 50% tariff imposed by the US from August […]

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Cotton Yarn Demand Weakens In South India

Textile Insights August 25, 2025

South India’s cotton yarn industry witnessed weaker demand this week as downstream buyers remained cautious, leading to price corrections in key markets. In Tiruppur, cotton yarn prices declined by Rs. 3–5 per kg amid subdued demand. Spinners initially resisted price cuts, but stockists and traders eventually lowered offers as buyers showed little interest in stocking […]

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Cotton Duty Cut To Boost Textile Competitiveness: CITI

Textile Insights August 20, 2025

The Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) has welcomed the government’s decision to remove import duty on cotton, calling it a long-pending reform that will enhance the global competitiveness of India’s textile sector. “The removal of the import duty on cotton, though only for a brief period, signals the government’s strong commitment to strengthen the […]

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SDA Projects Lower Global Cotton Stocks As U.S. Crop Slips To Near-Decade Low

Textile Insights August 19, 2025

Global cotton stocks are expected to decline in the 2025/26 season, as the latest U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) outlook projects weaker production worldwide, led by cuts in the United States, China, India, and Australia. The August Cotton and Wool Outlook report forecasts global ending stocks at 73.9 million bales, down 1.1 million bales (1.5%) […]

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Brazil Sets Cotton Export Record With 2.83 Million Tonnes In 2024/25 Season

Textile Insights August 19, 2025

Brazil closed the 2024/25 marketing year (August–July) with record cotton exports of 2.83 million tonnes of lint, a 5.8% increase over the previous season, reaffirming its position as the world’s leading cotton exporter, according to the Brazilian Cotton Growers Association (Abrapa). Export revenues totaled US $4.85 billion. The top three destinations Vietnam, Pakistan and