According to the Brazilian Cotton Growers Association (Abrapa), Brazil concluded the MY24/25 spanning from August–July with record-breaking exports of 2.83 million tons of cotton lint. This represents a 5.8 per cent increase over the previous season, solidifying Brazil's position as the world's leading cotton exporter. The total export revenue for the year reached $4.85 billion.
The top three export destinations were Vietnam, Pakistan, and China, which together imported 1.48 million tons, accounting for 52 per cent of Brazil’s total shipments. Vietnam was the largest buyer, with 532,490 tons, followed by Pakistan (494,114 tons) and China (458,905 tons).
Despite the record annual numbers, exports in July 2025 declined sharply. Brazil exported 127,000 tons of cotton during the month, a 24 per cent Y-o-Y decline, generating $205 million. The largest buyers in July were Turkey, Bangladesh, and Vietnam.
Looking ahead, Brazil's 2025 cotton crop is projected to rise by 7 per cent to 3.96 million tons. The estimated planting area increased by 10.3 per cent to 2.14 million hectare. However, average yields are expected to decline by 2.9 per cent to 1,849 kg/ha.
In other news, Abrapa hosted the first ‘Brazilian Cotton Dialogues,’ in July. This five-day event brought global stakeholders to farms in Brazil's main cotton-producing states. Attendees praised Brazil's large-scale operations, advanced fiber quality controls, regenerative farming practices, and the significant environmental preservation efforts by growers.
