Brazil surpassed the US as the world’s top cotton exporter in 2023-2024, meeting the 2030 goal. Record output was 3.7 million tons, exports surpassed 2.6 million. This result represents decades of technology, quality, and sustainability investment. Despite the growth, leadership may change with each crop, and the national textile sector expands to reduce external dependence. Over 150 countries buy Brazilian cotton, which is extensively tested. Research guarantees climate-adapted cultivars that boost output and competitiveness. Brazil must balance exports, improve the domestic market, and fight unfair competition to maintain its global position. The unprecedented achievement shows Brazilian agriculture’s strength and durability.
Source: Compre Rural (*Translated by Ia Niani)
BRAZIL SOARS TO THE TOP AS THE GLOBAL LEADER IN COTTON EXPORTS
Published On - 27 de February de 2025