USDA – Cotton: World Markets and Trade, Jul 2025

The main theme of the report is global cotton markets and trade, with a focus on cotton consumption in Pakistan.

Key findings include a forecasted increase in cotton consumption in Pakistan to 10.8 million bales in the 2024/25 marketing year, the highest level in four years. This increase is driven by record exports of cotton products and a decline in domestic production. Approximately three-quarters of cotton consumption in Pakistan is exported as yarn, fabric, or finished goods. The European Union has become a major driver of demand growth for cotton products from Pakistan, especially in home textiles.