Brazil is expected to set a new record in cotton production

The 2025/26 cotton crop in Brazil is expected to set a new benchmark in production, with 4.09 million tons of lint. This figure is part of the first estimate released by the National Supply Company (Conab), according to information organized by Imea. Despite a slight drop in average productivity, the country continues to consolidate its prominent position in the global market. According to the survey, the cultivated area is expected to reach 2.16 million hectares, a 3.54% increase from the previous cycle. This growth is mainly driven by Bahia, which is expected to expand its cotton area by 35 thousand hectares, maintaining its position as the second largest national producer—behind only Mato Grosso. Despite the growth in area, the estimated productivity fell by 2.74%, dropping from 312.58 kg/ha to 304.00 kg/ha. The reduction interrupts a record-breaking trajectory, but does not compromise the total performance of the crop, which is expected to reach 9.85 million tons of lint ...