The global cotton sector is expected to contract modestly in the 2026/27 season as rising production costs, adverse weather conditions and competition from alternative crops continue to weigh on grower sentiment, according to the latest Cotton This Month report released by the International
The USDA’s 2025 Cotton Outlook presents a nuanced forecast for the 2025/26 marketing year, highlighting shifts in global production, consumption, and trade patterns. While cotton demand is expected to rise, production declines and persistent market challenges may continue to influence price trends and trade flows. Global cotton production is projected to fall by 3% to […]













