Key Market Indicators
Pakistan is predicted to become the fourth-largest cotton importer by 2026. The country’s imports are estimated to reach $1.5 billion over the next five years, growing 2.3% year-on-year on average. Since 2008, Pakistani demand has grown by an average of 12.2% year-on-year. Pakistani cotton production is projected to reach $3.8 billion in 2026, a 0.9% year-on-year increase since 1966. The United States was the largest producer, followed by China and Pakistan in 2021.