China’s cotton consumption and exports are defying global trade headwinds, even as higher U.S. tariffs and restrictions under the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) were expected to weigh on shipments. According to the latest World Markets and Trade report from the U.S. Department of
In its May report, The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has projected global cotton consumption to reach 118.1 million bales in the 2025-26 marketing year. This would mark the highest level of use in five years, signaling a cautious yet notable rebound in global cotton demand. The forecast reflects a continuation of steady recovery […]














