Cotton

India’s Cotton Production Gallops, While Pakistan’s Lags

Textile Insights May 23, 2024

Until the 1990s, India lagged behind Pakistan in cotton production. However, today, India has not only surpassed Pakistan but also topped the global ranking. Indian cotton production will be 34.7 million bales of cotton in the 2023-24 season, accounting for 25 percent of the world’s total

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Pakistan’s Cotton Output Down 33% From Target In 2023-24

Textile Insights December 20, 2023

8.02 million bales of cotton had been ginned across Pakistan by December 15, as against 4.90 million bales of 170 kg each in the same period in the previous season. It may be recalled that Pakistan’s cotton crop was destroyed by the massive floods that the country faced last year, due to which cotton production […]

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India’s Cotton Production Recovers In 2022-23 Season

Textile Insights November 10, 2023

Cotton production in India is a significant component of the country’s agricultural landscape and economy. In the 2022-23 cotton season, India witnessed a notable recovery in cotton production, with an overall increase of 10.38% compared to the previous year. This improvement marks a significant shift from the 11.72% drop observed in the 2021-22 season. Central […]

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Pakistan Cotton Arrivals Higher By 82% Till October 31

Textile Insights November 4, 2023

Cotton arrivals in Pakistan ginning factories till October 31 were 82 percent higher than the production of the cotton crop for the same period in the previous season. Data released by the Pakistan Cotton Ginners Association (PCGA) revealed that around 6.8 million cotton bales arrived at the ginning factories till Oct 31 percent, which is […]

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Pakistan Cotton Arrivals Exceed Expectations In 2023

Textile Insights October 6, 2023

A milestone in Pakistan’s cotton sector was reached as cotton arrivals for the year 2023 exceeded expectations, demonstrating remarkable growth in cotton production. Cotton arrivals as of September 30, 2023, soared to an impressive 5.0 million bales, representing an astounding 71 percent year-on-year growth. This accomplishment comes in the backdrop of the resilience and