Key Market Indicators
Imports of Ecuadorian cotton are expected to reach over $106 million by 2026. This is an increase of 1% year on year since 2021, when imports were valued at $100.7 million. From 1996 to present, demand for Ecuadorian cotton has grown 8.6% every year. In 2021, Ecuadorian cotton production was valued at $1.67 million in purchasing power parity (PPP) terms. This is expected to fall by 4% year on year until 2026. Since 1966, Ecuadorian cotton supply has dropped 4.5% every year. In 2021, the country ranked 54th globally in terms of production. Guinea-Bissau was the leading producer at $1.67 million in PPP terms, followed by China, the United States and Pakistan.
