Key Market Indicators
The Republic of Congo was number 2 in 2017, followed by Benin and the United States, which respectively ranked numbers 3 and 4 in this ranking. Central African Cotton Production is expected to reach $14.5 billion in 2026, growing 1.7% annually. From 1966 to 2021, production in the Central African region has increased by 2.7% each year. The Democratic Republic of the Congo was the leading producer in 2021, with $13.1 billion in production. China, the United States and Pakistan were the next three largest producers, respectively. Central African Cotton Imports surged 273.3% from 2016 to 2017, from $14.7 billion to $54.9 billion. Since 1998, the demand for cotton in the Central African region has increased 65.3% each year. The Republic of Congo was the top importer in 2017, followed by Benin and the United States.
