Cotton production reduction of Pakistan may trigger concerns over the tight supply

Since 2018, Pakistani cotton production has reduced gradually, while downstream capacities keep expanding, resulting into the larger supply gap. In recent years, cotton imports have risen apparently. According to the Customs, cotton imports of Pakistan increased to 769kt in 2021/22 season, down 7.8% year on year, but up 38.8% from 2019/20 season, and Pakistan has been the top five cotton importers in the world.