Cotton production

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Pakistan cotton production down by 34% in a year

5.5 million bales produced as of January 15, 2021 compared to last year’s 8.3 million bales, lowest output in three decades
Area of cotton cultivation reduced by 35% since 2014-15, textile mills will need to import 7-8 million bales at cost of around $3 billion

By KHURSHID AHMED · 19 January 2021