Cotton: World Markets and Trade (May. 2002)

May 2002 Edition:

World Production Down and Consumption Up in MY2002/03

World production and consumption for 2002/03 are projected at 91.0 and 95.5 million bales, respectively, reducing world stocks almost 10 percent to 40.6 million bales. Production is projected to fall 7 percent as the current season's historically low prices significantly reduce planted area in northern hemisphere countries. World use is expected to grow to a record 95.5 million bales. The more than 2-percent increase is above the long-run average growth rate, as economic recovery and competitive cotton prices stimulate demand. Larger consumption will also boost world trade to a level not seen since the late 1980’s.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

U.S. Cotton Outlook
World Cotton Outlook
Cotton Prices
U.S. Cotton Highlights

Most statistical tables contained in this circular may be viewed in Adobe Acrobat format ® (.pdf) or downloaded as Lotus 1-2-3 ® spreadsheets (.wk3).

Tables

Table 1: World Cotton Supply, Use and Trade, 1995/96-2001/2002 (1,000 metric tons) {.pdf}
Table 2: World Cotton Supply, Use and Trade, 1995/96-2001/2002 (1,000 480-lb. bales) {.pdf}
Table 3: FY 99 GSM-102 and Supplier Credit Programs {.pdf .csv}
Table 4: Area, Yield, and Production by Country 2000/2001-2001/2002 {.pdf}
Table 5: Cotton Supply & Distribution by Country 2001/2002 (1,000 480-lb. bales) {.pdf, .wk3}
Table 5-A: Cotton Supply & Distribution by Country 2001/2002 (1,000 metric tons) {.pdf, .wk3}
Table 6: Cotton Supply & Distribution by Country 2000/2001 (1,000 480-lb. bales) {.pdf, .wk3}
Table 6-A: Cotton Supply & Distribution by Country, 2000/2001 (1,000 metric tons) {.pdf, .wk3}
Table 7: Export Sales Summary {.pdf .csv}
Table 8: Northern European Cotton and Adjusted World Price {.pdf}
Table 9: World Cotton Production, Yield, Supply, and Utilization {.pdf, .csv}
Table 10: United States Cotton Production, Yield, Supply, and Utilization {.pdf, .csv}
Table 11: Foreign Cotton Production, Yield, Supply, and Utilization {.pdf, .csv}
Table 12: New Independent States Cotton Supply and Demand, MY 1991/92-2001/2002 {.pdf, .csv}
Table 13:Summary of Changes1999/2000‑2001/02 (1,000 480-lb. bales) {.pdf}
Supplement A: {.pdf}
Supplement B: {.pdf}

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Last modified: Tuesday, August 30, 2005