Sourcing Cotton

Basic Information for

Adjusting Sourcing Strategies
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Sourcing Cotton
Basic Information for
Adjusting Sourcing Strategies
Change has been constant
Successive rounds of tariffs

Mounting human rights concerns

Volatility in fiber prices & exchange rates

Cotton Production

Average Production
last five years
in 480lb bales
More than 5.0 million
1.0 to 5.0 million
Less than 1.0 million
No cotton grown

1 ton = 4.593 bales

Source: USDA – Cotton: World Markets and Trade,

data for 2020/21 crop year; August 1, 2020 through July 31, 2021
Cotton Production
Four major raw cotton
The top 4 countries
producers in 2020/21 account for
about 75% of global production
India 29.5 mil bales
China 27.5 mil bales
U.S. Others
15.0 mil bales
India
26%
Brazil 26%
12.0 mil bales

Brazil
11% China
24%
U.S.
13%

Source: USDA – Cotton: World Markets and Trade,

data for 2020/21 crop year; August 1, 2020 through July 31, 2021
 Cotton Mill Use

Cotton mill-use or
consumption refers to fiber
spun into yarn or used in
manufacturing for products
such as nonwovens.
There are more than 100
countries that use cotton as
a raw material in
manufacturing.

Source: USDA – Cotton: World Markets and Trade,

data for 2020/21 crop year; August 1, 2020 through July 31, 2021
 Cotton Mill Use Cotton used in textile mills

Average Mill-Use
last five years
in 480lb bales
More than 5.0 million
1.0 to 5.0 million
Less than 1.0 million
No cotton spun

Source: USDA – Cotton: World Markets and Trade,

data for 2020/21 crop year; August 1, 2020 through July 31, 2021
 Cotton Mill Use

Six major
These raw cotton
six countries account for
consumers
about 80% ofinglobal
2020/21 mill-use
China 38.5 mil bales
India 24.0 mil bales
Others China
Pakistan19% 10.0 33% mil bales
Bangladesh
Vietnam 7.3 mil bales
6%
Turkey 7.2 mil bales
Turkey
Vietnam
6% 6.7 mil bales
Bangladesh
6%
Pakistan India
9% 21%

Source: USDA – Cotton: World Markets and Trade,

data for 2020/21 crop year; August 1, 2020 through July 31, 2021
 Cotton Exports

Top four exporters by origin of raw

cotton account for 80% of global
shipments of raw cotton

Others
20%
U.S.
35%
W. Africa
10%

India
12% Brazil
23%

Source: USDA – Cotton: World Markets and Trade,

data for 2020/21 crop year; August 1, 2020 through July 31, 2021
 Cotton Imports

Top five importers of raw cotton

account for about 80% of globally
traded cotton

Others China
23% 24%

Turkey
Bangladesh
11%
16%
Pakistan
11% Vietnam
15%

Source: USDA – Cotton: World Markets and Trade,

data for 2020/21 crop year; August 1, 2020 through July 31, 2021
Source: USDA – Cotton: World Markets and Trade, ITMF – Cotton Industry Statistics, WTO – World Trade Statistical Review
Data in 480 lbs bales. 1 ton = 4,593 bales. Figures may not sum due to rounding.
Source: USDA – Cotton: World Markets and Trade, Beijing Cotton Outlook, and China National Cotton Exchange.
Data in 480 lbs bales. 1 ton = 4,593 bales. Figures may not sum due to rounding.
Source: USDA – Cotton: World Markets and Trade, Beijing Cotton Outlook, and China National Cotton Exchange.
Data in 480 lbs bales. 1 ton = 4,593 bales. Figures may not sum due to rounding.
Source: USDA – Cotton: World Markets and Trade, Beijing Cotton Outlook, and China National Cotton Exchange. Sanction and seizure information from
US Department of Treasury and US Customs and Border Protection. Data in 480 lbs bales. 1 ton = 4,593 bales. Figures may not sum due to rounding.
 Sources: Beijing Cotton Outlook,
China National Cotton Exchange,
China Customs, Trade Data Monitor.
Data in 480 lbs bales.
1 ton = 4,593 bales.
Figures may not sum due to rounding.
 Sources: Beijing Cotton Outlook,
China National Cotton Exchange,
China Customs, Trade Data Monitor.
Data in 480 lbs bales.
1 ton = 4,593 bales.
Figures may not sum due to rounding.
 Sources: Beijing Cotton Outlook,
China National Cotton Exchange,
China Customs, Trade Data Monitor.
Data in 480 lbs bales.
1 ton = 4,593 bales.
Figures may not sum due to rounding.
 Sources: Beijing Cotton Outlook,
China National Cotton Exchange,
China Customs, Trade Data Monitor.
Data in 480 lbs bales.
1 ton = 4,593 bales.
Figures may not sum due to rounding.
 Sources: Beijing Cotton Outlook,
China National Cotton Exchange,
China Customs, Trade Data Monitor.
Data in 480 lbs bales.
1 ton = 4,593 bales.
Figures may not sum due to rounding.
 Sources: Beijing Cotton Outlook,
China National Cotton Exchange,
China Customs, Trade Data Monitor.
Data in 480 lbs bales.
1 ton = 4,593 bales.
Figures may not sum due to rounding.
 Sources: Beijing Cotton Outlook,
China National Cotton Exchange,
China Customs, Trade Data Monitor.
Data in 480 lbs bales.
1 ton = 4,593 bales.
Figures may not sum due to rounding.
 Sources: Beijing Cotton Outlook,
China National Cotton Exchange,
China Customs, Trade Data Monitor.
Data in 480 lbs bales.
1 ton = 4,593 bales.
Figures may not sum due to rounding.
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