December 10, 2025
According to the estimates by the Cotton Association of India (CAI), the apex trade body, India’s cotton imports are expected to rise to a record 50 lakh bales of 170 kg each in the ongoing 2025-26 season starting October. Cotton imports during 2024-25 season stood at 41 lakh bales.
Cotton imports stood at 18 lakh bales
Currently, the cotton imports are duty-free till the end of December this year. The cotton imports till the end of November in the current season stood at 18 lakh bales as compared to about 8.8 lakh bales in the same period last year. As per the latest crop estimates, the Cotton Association of India has projected a slight rise in the domestic output for the 2025-26 season, forecasting a decrease in consumption of the fibre crop for the year ahead on lower demand from mills and tariff issues.
Cotton Association of India increased the crop estimate by 4.5 lakh bales
Cotton Association of India has increased the crop estimate by 4.5 lakh bales to 309.50 lakh bales of 170 kg each for the season, an increase from last month’s projections of 305 lakh bales, based on inputs from the members of 11 cotton-growing state associations and other trade sources. The aggregate supply for November 2025 was estimated at 148.37 lakh bales, comprising pressing of 69.78 lakh bales, imports of 18 lakh bales and opening stocks of 60.59 lakh bales. Consumption during November is estimated at 48.40 lakh bales, whereas cotton exports were at 3 lakh bales and month-end stocks of 96.97 lakh bales. Stocks with textiles mills are expected at 50 lakh bales, and the remaining 46.97 lakh bales with Cotton Corporation of India (CII), Maharashtra Federation and others.
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