In 2024, Brazil surpassed the US to become the world’s leading cotton exporter, a position the US had held since the 1993-94 season.
This milestone was achieved after Brazil’s cotton production increased for the third consecutive year.
The 2023-24 crop season saw a 16.9 per cent increase in planted area, reaching the highest levels since 1991-92, with a record output of 3.7 million tons.