*Brazil’s Cotton Exports Expected to Rise 10% in 2025/26, Exporters’ Group Says*
Brazil’s cotton exports are projected to grow about 10% in the 2025/26 season, reaching roughly 3.2 million metric tons compared with the previous cycle, according to the president of Brazil’s cotton exporters association (Anea).
Anea president Dawid Wajs told Reuters that the increase will be supported by Brazil’s strong competitiveness in global markets, a broader base of international buyers, and higher demand from India.
India’s purchases have surged after New Delhi suspended cotton import tariffs until December 31, Wajs said. So far this season, India has accounted for around 16% of Brazil’s cotton exports.
Through October, Brazil’s cotton exports totaled about 677,000 tons—down 7% year-on-year due to a delayed harvest, Anea data showed. However, shipments have accelerated in recent months and are expected to keep rising as the country works through substantial stockpiles.
Official government figures released Thursday showed cotton exports jumped 34.4% in November from a year earlier, reaching approximately 402,000 tons.
