Global Seed-Cotton Gross Production Share by Country (Thousand US Dollars PPP = 2004–2006)

The global seed-cotton gross production share remains dominated by key players like China (30.76%), India (22.75%), and the United States (15.84%). These three countries collectively account for nearly 70% of worldwide production. China and India have seen growth rates of 5.23% and 3.79% respectively, while the United States maintains a modest 2.02%. Brazil and Pakistan are also significant contributors with shares of 7.95% and 6.39%, experiencing growth rates of 4.46% and 0.52% respectively. Although Australia has a smaller share (1.51%), it faced a sharp decline of -13.77% in 2023.

Trends to watch for the future include:

• Continued dominance by China and India, with promising year-on-year growth rates.
• Potential for emerging markets like Turkmenistan and Tajikistan, which showed significant growth of 11.48% and 11.69% respectively.
• Challenging conditions for countries facing declines, such as Australia and Egypt.
• Rising potential in African nations like Burkina Faso and Chad, showing strong growth rates of 9.37% and 29.55% respectively.

Future trends to watch include further investments in technology and sustainable farming practices, which could shift production shares. Emerging markets could climb the ranks if supported by favorable policies and infrastructure developments.