Cotton: World Markets and Trade (October 2000)

Pakistani Mill Use Increases to Record Level Production Increases Fill Demand

Pakistan's consumption in 2000/01 is forecast at a record 8.0 million bales, up nearly 5 percent from the previous year. Continuing strong exports of cotton yarn and fabric have helped boost consumption. The strong demand is supported by higher domestic production. The estimate for Pakistan's production in 1999/00 was raised 200,000 bales to 8.6 million, up 37 percent from 1998/99. For 2000/01, the production forecast was raised 600,000 bales to 8.3 million. The revised estimates are based on information indicating increased levels of unreported ginning activities. Area under cotton production reached a record of 3.15 million hectares in 1996/97 and has remained near that level. Yields in 1999/00 and 2000/01 are significantly above the average of the previous decade due to favorable weather, low pest pressure, and improved seed varieties.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

U.S. Cotton Outlook

World Cotton Outlook

Cotton Prices

U.S. Cotton Highlights

Historical Revisions for Australia and EU Countries: :

World Cotton Imports Increase 8 percent from MY 1998/99:

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Tables

Table 1: World Cotton Supply, Use and Trade, 1994/95-1999/2000 (1,000 metric tons) {.pdf, .wk3}
Table 2: World Cotton Supply, Use and Trade, 1994/95-1999/2000 (1,000 480-lb. bales){.pdf, .wk3}
Table 3: FY 99 GSM-102 and Supplier Credit Programs {.pdf, .wk3}
Table 4: Area, Yield, and Production by Country 1998/99-1999/2000 {.pdf, .wk3}
Table 5: Cotton Supply & Distribution by Country 1999/2000 (1,000 480-lb. bales) {.pdf, .wk3}
Table 5-A: Cotton Supply & Distribution by Country 1999/2000 (1,000 metric tons) {.pdf, .wk3}
Table 6: Cotton Supply & Distribution by Country 1998/99 (1,000 480-lb. bales) {.pdf, .wk3}
Table 6-A: Cotton Supply & Distribution by Country, 1998/99 (1,000 metric tons) {.pdf, .wk3}
Table 7-A1: U.S. Cotton Exports by Country of Destination (1,000 480-lb. bales) {.pdf, .wk3}
Table 7-A2: U.S. Cotton Exports by Country of Destination (1,000 U.S. dollars) {.pdf, .wk3}
Table 7-B: U.S. Cotton Imports by Country of Origin (1,000 480-lb. bales) {.pdf, .wk3}
Table 8: Export Sales Summary {.pdf}
Table 9: Northern European Cotton and Adjusted World Price {.pdf, .wk3}
Table 10: World Cotton Production, Yield, Supply, and Utilization {.pdf, .wk3}
Table 11: United States Cotton Production, Yield, Supply, and Utilization {.pdf, .wk3}
Table 12: Foreign Cotton Production, Yield, Supply, and Utilization {.pdf, .wk3}
Table 13: New Independent States Cotton Supply and Demand, MY 1991/92-1999/2000{.pdf, .wk3}

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