Key Market Indicators
In 2017, the country ranked number 11 in this classification. India, China and the United States respectively ranked numbers 1, 2 and 3 in this ranking. Malian cotton production is set to reach $447 million by 2026, up 2.2% year on year. In 2021, Mali was the 12th largest producer, behind Burkina Faso at $392 million. China, the United States and Pakistan were the world's top three cotton producers. Malian cotton imports reached nearly $26.5 million in 2017, up 47.2% compared to the previous year. Since 2001, imports have grown 14.5% year on year. In 2017, Mali was the 11th largest importer, with India, China and the United States ranking at the top.
