Cotton

Global Cotton Stocks Hit Four-Year Low: USDA Report

Textile Insights October 9, 2025

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) September World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report projects a more balanced yet tightening global cotton outlook for the 2025/26 season. While production and consumption are expected to rise, reduced opening stocks have pushed

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India Charts Roadmap For Sustainable Cotton Future On World Cotton Day 2025

Textile Insights October 8, 2025

The Ministry of Textiles, in collaboration with the Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI), marked World Cotton Day 2025 in New Delhi with a high-level conference themed “Cotton 2040: Technology, Climate & Competitiveness.” The event brought together senior government officials, industry leaders, and stakeholders from across the cotton value chain to discuss

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Textiles Ministry Reviews MSP Preparedness For Cotton Season 2025–26

Textile Insights October 3, 2025

Ahead of the Kharif Cotton Season 2025–26, the Ministry of Textiles has rolled out record procurement infrastructure and digital tools to ensure smooth Minimum Support Price (MSP) operations for farmers. Textiles Secretary Smt. Neelam Shami Rao chaired a comprehensive review with cotton-growing states, the Cotton Corporation of India Ltd. (CCI), and senior officials to

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

Textile Insights September 9, 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

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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 as paddy, pulses and cereals. Despite the lower acreage, yields […]

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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 […]