World cotton trade to reach 10.3m tonnes by 2028/29

The International Cotton Advisory Committee forecasts that worldwide cotton trade will expand over the coming years, reaching approximately 10.3 million tonnes by 2028/29, compared with 9.4 million tonnes in the 2025/26 season. This trajectory reflects a complex dynamic between production capabilities, consumption patterns, and inventory management across global markets.
In 2026/27, world cotton production is anticipated to decline by 2% to 25.8 million tonnes, while global consumption is proje