Tag: Brazilian cotton

Brazil: Record productivity cushions lower cotton acreage, tighter stocks support prices

Sep 5, 2026

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by

Ajit Rakhade

in Cotton, Cotton Fiber

Brazil’s 2026/27 cotton area is forecast down 4.3% amid higher costs and price volatility Record yield of 2,003 kg/ha limits the production decline to 1.8% Brazil’s cotton market is entering MY 2026/27 with a slightly tighter supply outlook despite record productivity. According to the latest USDA Post Brasilia assessment, harvested area is forecast at 2…