Archive · 15 Aug 2025
India's Cotton Output May Rise Despite Sowing Area Dip
India's cotton farmers are expected to grow more cotton next year, even though they are planting cotton in a smaller area.
This is because the cotton plants are growing well due to good weather.
Some farmers are growing other crops instead of cotton.
Experts predict a good harvest, but the US government thinks the amount of cotton will be a bit less than this year.
India's cotton production expected to rise in 2025-26 despite lower sowing area.
Overall sowing area is down by approximately 3% due to shifts to other crops.
Improved yields are anticipated, potentially increasing output by 10%.
Southern states like Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana are expected to have increased production.
The US Department of Agriculture projects a slight decrease in India's cotton output for 2025-26.
- Who
- Cotton farmers, Cotton Association India (CAI), and the US Department of Agriculture
- What
- Anticipated increase in cotton production despite a decrease in sowing area for the 2025-26 crop year.
- When
- The 2025-26 crop year, starting in October.
- Where
- India
- Why
- Due to better yields resulting from timely monsoon rains and optimal sowing conditions.
Crop Yield
Production Projection
Production Forecasts
Crop Yield
Cotton Association India projects higher cotton yields.
Production Projection
The US Department of Agriculture projects a slight decrease in cotton output.
- Expected Yield Increase
- 10%
- Sowing Area Decrease
- Approximately 3%
- 2024-25 Production (CAI)
- 311 lakh bales
- 2025-26 Production Projection
- 325-330 lakh bales
- US Department of Agriculture projection
- 5.11 million tonnes
