USDA – Cotton: World Markets and Trade, Mar 2026

This report focuses on global cotton markets and trade, emphasizing cotton product imports.

Key findings include the United States remaining the largest importer of cotton products with imports steady at 3.3 million metric tons in 2025, despite economic growth and increased retail clothing sales. The European Union saw a 13% increase in cotton product imports driven by Bangladesh and Pakistan. Cotton’s global fiber consumption market share has declined due to competition from man-made fibers, especially Chinese exports.