Global cotton production 2022/2023, by country

This statistic shows the world's leading cotton producing countries in crop year 2022/2023. In that year, cotton production in China amounted to around 6.7 million metric tons. Cotton productionCotton is a natural plant fiber which grows around the seed of the cotton plant. Fibers are used in the textile industry, where they are the starting point of the production chain. First, the cotton fiber is obtained from the cotton plant and then spun into yarn. From there, the cotton yarn is woven or knitted into fabric.The use of cotton has a long tradition in the clothing industry due to its desirable characteristics. Cloths made of this fiber are moisture-absorbent, have a good drape and are known for their long durability. Consumers continue to purchase large amounts of cotton products as they prefer cotton’s light and comfortable qualities. Products made out of cotton range from highly absorbent bath towels over bed linens to basic clothes such as t-shirts, underwear or socks.The top cotton producing countries include China, India and the United States respectively. Within the United States, the Southern states traditionally harvest the largest quantities of cotton. This region was formerly known as the ‘Cotton Belt’, where cotton was the predominant cash crop from the 18th to the 20th century. Due to soil depletion and social and economic changes, cotton production has declined and acres in this region are now mainly used for crops such as corn, soybeans and wheat.

本统计数据显示了2022/2023作物年度全球领先的棉花生产国。当年，中国的棉花产量约为670万吨。棉花作为一种天然植物纤维，生长在棉花植物的种子周围。这些纤维在纺织行业中扮演着生产链的起点。首先，从棉花植物中提取棉花纤维，然后将其纺成纱线。随后，棉花纱线被织成布料或针织成织物。由于棉花具有吸湿性强、悬垂性好、耐久性长等理想特性，其在服装行业中的使用历史悠久。由这种纤维制成的布料具有吸湿性、悬垂性好和耐久性强的特点，消费者继续购买大量棉花产品，因为它们更倾向于棉花的轻柔舒适。以棉花为原料的产品种类繁多，从高吸水性浴巾、床单到基本服装如T恤、内衣或袜子等应有尽有。主要棉花生产国依次为中国、印度和美国。在美国，南部各州传统上种植的棉花数量最多。这一地区曾被称为‘棉花带’，从18世纪到20世纪，棉花是该地区的主要经济作物。由于土壤贫瘠和社会经济的变化，棉花产量有所下降，该地区的土地现在主要用于种植玉米、大豆和小麦等作物。