Brazil confirms global leadership in cotton exports

The Brazilian cotton production forecast was updated by the Brazilian Association of Cotton Producers (Abrapa) during the month of September. The new estimate predicts a production of 4.11 million tons for the 2024/2025 crop, an increase of 11.1% compared to the previous harvest. The area planted with the crop in the country will increase by 10.4% in relation to the 2023/2024 cycle, reaching 2.147 million hectares. With the closing of the 2024/2025 commercial year, on July 31, Brazil confirmed its position as the largest global exporter for the second time in history. The country exported 77.5 thousand tons in August 2025, totaling a revenue of US$ 123.5 million. The month of August is the first month of the 2025/2026 commercial calendar. Pakistan was the main destination for ...