World cotton production is projected at 25 million tons in 2006/07. China (Mainland), India and Pakistan combined are expected to produce 13 million tons in 2006/07, or over half of world production for the first time in history.
World cotton consumption is expected to continue to increase in 2006/07, but at a slower rate than in the last two seasons, to 25.6 million tons.
China (Mainland), India and Pakistan combined may consume 16.6 million tons of cotton in 2006/07, or 65 percent of projected world consumption, up from 50 percent in 2000/01.
Cotton consumption in the rest of the world is projected to remain stable at 9 million tons.
World cotton imports are projected at 9.2 million tons in 2006/07, slightly down from the record reached last season.
World cotton ending stocks are projected at 11.6 million tons in 2006/07, down for the second consecutive season.
International Cotton Advisory Committee
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