Key Market Indicators
South African imports of cotton are expected to decline by 0.2% per year until 2026. The country's demand for cotton has grown at a rate of 2.8% annually since 2005. Domestic production of cotton in South Africa is forecast to drop by an average of 14.5% per year until 2026. Since 1966, the country's supply has decreased by 10.1% per year. In 2021, South Africa was the 45th largest producer of cotton with output of $3 million. Azerbaijan was the leading producer with $7 million, followed by China, the United States and Pakistan.