Bangladesh: Cotton and Products Annual

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MY 2016/17 cotton area is forecast unchanged at 43,000 hectares (HA); farmers are not projected to add cotton area due to expected higher profit margins for other short duration crops. MY 2016/17 imports are forecast at 5.8 million bales on expectations of increased export market demand for value-added products. 

Bangladesh: Cotton and Products Annual

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