World cotton production is expected to rise 6.8 per cent with yields rebounding in several countries and area also rising, according to the first projections for 2019-20 season released by the US department of agriculture (USDA). In the US, cotton production is expected at 22.5 million bales, based on higher planted area and sharply lower abandonment.
Graphic: USDA/FAS
The outlook for China shows imports, consumption, and production projected up, while stocks are expected to fall for the fif