Brazil tops global cotton exports with 30.5% share in 2024-25 season
Brazil has emerged as the top global cotton exporter for the 2024–25 season, contributing 14 per cent to global output and a record 30.5 per cent to world exports, surpassing the US. Between August 2024 and April 2025, Brazil shipped 2.35 million tons of cotton. Despite a dip in April exports year-on-year, domestic prices rose 4 per cent, driven by firm seller positioning on premium-quality stocks.
Brazil has emerged as the top global cotton exporter for the 2024–25 season, contributing 14 per cent to global output and a record 30.5 per cent to world exports, surpassing the US.
Between August 2024 and April 2025, Brazil shipped 2.35 million tons of cotton.
Despite a dip in April exports year-on-year, domestic prices rose 4 per cent, driven by firm seller positioning on premium-quality stocks.
