2024-25 Indian cotton production forecasted to decline 7% to 30.2 million bales due to reduced acreage and heavy rainfall.

India's cotton production is forecasted to decline by 7% to 30.2 million bales in the 2024-25 season, primarily due to reduced acreage and heavy rainfall. Consumption is expected to remain stable at 31.3 million bales, while exports are projected to drop by 37% to 1.8 million bales. Conversely, imports are anticipated to rise by 43% to 2.5 million bales, reflecting a shift in market dynamics amidst changing agricultural practices.

October 22, 2024
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