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ICAC: Global cotton production projected to outpace consumption, but risks remain

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Global cotton production is projected to reach 26.2 million tonnes in the 2026/27 season, marginally outpacing estimated consumption of...

Azerbaijan’s cotton yarn exports nearly double to 13,700 tonnes in seven months

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Cotton yarn shipments rose 88.5% by volume and 81.7% by value in January–July 2026, signalling faster development of Azerbaijan’s...

Asad Shafi selected as APTMA central chairman in the bi-annual elections

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In a press conference at APTMA House, Lahore addressed by Dr. Gohar Ejaz, Patron in Chief APTMA, Mr. Raza...

Better Cotton and Avalo bring AI breeding to climate-resilient cotton

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The partnership targets cotton varieties requiring less water and fertiliser, using whole-genome AI to accelerate conventional breeding as heat,...

Brazil sets cotton export record at 3.37 million tonnes as Asian mills deepen sourcing

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Brazil’s 19% export surge reinforces its position as the world’s leading cotton exporter, with China, Bangladesh, Türkiye, Pakistan, Vietnam...

China and Pakistan Deepen Cotton Research Cooperation on Climate-Resilient Varieties

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The new agreement targets germplasm, biotechnology and mechanised cultivation as Pakistan seeks to rebuild domestic cotton supply and reduce...

USDA raises 2026/27 cotton use to 122.9 million bales as global stocks tighten

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World cotton consumption is now forecast to exceed production by 5.3 million bales, tightening inventories even as Brazil expands...

Pakistan adds 14 climate-resilient cotton varieties to strengthen textile fibre supply

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Improved staple length, fibre strength and ginning recovery could reduce pressure on mills, but commercial impact will depend on...

One in four U.S. cotton acres provides field-level data through the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol

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Nearly one-quarter of the 2026 U.S. cotton area will generate field-level sustainability data, expanding traceable sourcing options despite a...

2026 ICAC report projects world cotton trade to reach 10.3 million tonnes by 2028/29

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The International Cotton Advisory Committee has released the 2026 World Cotton Trade Report, which provides analysis of global cotton...

ICAC: Review examines the outlooks for seven major cotton producers

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Washington, DC — The newest issue of Cotton: Review of the World Situation provides an in-depth look at how seven important cotton-producing countries...

Industrial scale meets verified governance: RE&UP is now B Corp™ certified

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The milestone solidifies the company’s commitment to transparent, textile-to-textile manufacturing across the global value chain.  Eindhoven, 10 July – RE&UP,...

Vietnam-US Cotton and Garment Trade Forms a $8bn Supply-Chain Loop

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Vietnam is buying more US cotton while selling more garments back to American consumers, creating a commercially valuable—but increasingly...

Renasens secures €10m to scale waterless CO₂ recycling for blended textiles

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The Swedish start-up aims to recover intact cotton and polyester fibres without water or polymer depolymerisation, tackling one of...

Cotton made in Africa gains top sustainability rating as verified cotton demand tightens

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The new assessment strengthens CmiA’s position with brands seeking credible, lower-risk cotton claims backed by recognised social, environmental and...

Brazil’s June cotton export record reinforces its grip on Asian spinning markets

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Brazilian cotton is gaining share not only through volume, but through quality, traceability and increasingly diversified export logistics. Brazilian cotton...

Pakistan-China cotton research push targets seed, mechanisation and farm-level yield gaps

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Pakistan’s cotton recovery will depend less on broad ambition than on converting joint research into locally validated seed, disciplined...

Pakistan’s sugarcane expansion deepens cotton supply risk for textile value chain

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As sugarcane acreage rises and cotton retreats, Pakistan faces a crop-policy problem with direct consequences for ginners, spinners, cottonseed...

Global cotton trade poised for recovery as India and China drive import demand

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Washington, DC — The July 2026 issue of Cotton This Month highlights a changing global cotton market, with consumption and...

USDA cotton plan uses trade preferences to rebuild fibre demand

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Washington links domestic support with export incentives, but U.S. cotton must still win on cost, quality and delivery. The Trump...
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