How much cotton does Pakistan produce?
Pakistan is the 5th largest producer of cotton: 1.7 million tonnes in 2023, 7% of the world's 24.7 million tonnes (FAOSTAT).
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Pakistan's cotton production
| World rank | Production (tonnes) | Share of world | Ten-year growth | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 1.7 million tonnes | 7% | -2.2% a year | 2023 |
FAOSTAT Crops and livestock products (QCL), 2023. World total is the sum of reporting countries.
Share of world output over time
| 1990 | 2000 | 2010 | 2020 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8.9% | 9.9% | 8.2% | 4.9% | 7% |
Pakistan as a buyer of cotton
Pakistan imported $1.9 billion of raw cotton lint (HS 5201) in 2024, 11% of world imports, ranked #4. Of its $1.9 billion of cotton imports in 2024, 41% came from the United States and 27% from Brazil, among 27 suppliers. Largest sources: United States (40%), Brazil (27%), Afghanistan (12%), Ivory Coast (Côte d'Ivoire) (4.5%), Turkey (Türkiye) (4.2%).
The cotton price Pakistan sells into
The benchmark price, Cotlook A Index, CFR Far East, was $2.1/kg in September 2026, up 22% over twelve months. Its five-year volatility is 19% a year, calmer in 67% of its earlier five-year windows. A single country's export price can differ from the benchmark: see trade price against benchmark. Monthly averages lag the market and are not investment advice. Cotton price history.
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