By the end of March 2025, Iran expects to produce 65,000 tons of cotton.
By DHEERAJ GUPTA 2024-12-30 17:23:49
Iran forecasts 65,000 tons of cotton production by end of March 2025
The director of cotton planning at the Ministry of Agriculture announced that cotton harvesting in Iran began in September, and 65,000 tons are projected to be produced by the end of the current Iranian calendar year, which ends on March 20, 2025. Ebrahim Hejjarribi shared these projections in an exclusive interview with IRIB, highlighting ongoing efforts to meet the country's cotton demands.
Hejjarribi explained that domestic cotton producers supply about half of the cotton needed by the textile industry, while the rest is imported. The demand for cotton in the domestic market is between 150,000 and 180,000 tons annually. However, by the end of the current year, it is estimated that domestic production will meet about 40 percent of this demand.
This production is part of the government's broader efforts to reduce dependence on imports and support local cotton farmers. Despite the increase in domestic cotton production, a significant gap persists between total demand and locally sourced supply. The industry is still highly dependent on imported cotton to meet the entire requirements of the textile sector.
The goal of achieving a greater share of domestic production is key to the country's economic strategy, as it seeks to strengthen the agricultural sector and reduce dependence on foreign cotton sources. The ongoing efforts reflect a comprehensive initiative to boost agricultural production and address local supply shortages in various industries.
