China drives 12.5% rise in Brazil’s cotton exports in H1 2026

According to sourcing intelligence tool TexPro, China emerged as Brazil’s largest cotton export market, with shipments surging by ***.* per cent to $***.*** million from $***.*** million. Its share of Brazil’s cotton exports more than doubled to **.** per cent from *.** per cent, lifting the country from fifth position in H* **** to first in H* ****.

Bangladesh ranked second, with exports rising by **.* per cent to $***.*** million from $***.*** million. Its share increased to **.** per cent from **.** per cent, indicating stronger demand from the country’s textile and spinning industry.

Turkiye remained a relatively stable market, with shipments increasing by *.* per cent to $***.*** million from $***.*** million. However, its share declined to **.** per cent from **.** per cent because Brazil’s overall exports grew at a faster pace.

Pakistan slipped from the largest market in H*, **** to fourth place in the first half of current year as exports declined by **.* per cent to $***.*** million from $***.*** million. Its share fell sharply to **.** per cent from **.** per cent. Vietnam also recorded a decline, with shipments falling by **.* per cent to $***.*** million from $***.*** million. Its share contracted to **.** per cent from **.** per cent.