USDA – Cotton: World Markets and Trade, Apr 2025

The main topic of the report is the analysis of world cotton markets and trade, with a focus on Egypt.

Key findings include a forecasted increase in cotton consumption in Egypt to 750,000 bales in the 2024/25 marketing year, the highest level in 14 years. This increase is driven by new investments in the textile industry, both public and private, as well as government policies aimed at attracting foreign investments. Cotton imports in Egypt are forecasted at a record 675,000 bales to meet the growing demand as domestic production has stagnated.