U.S. exporters are reminded to obtain an “Export Authorization” document from the state agricultural department before sending any hemp seed shipments to a third market via Hong Kong.
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Turkey: Turkey Removes Anti-dumping Duty on U.S. Cotton

On April 16, 2021, the Government of Turkey (GoT) removed the three percent anti-dumping duty on U.S. cotton.
The lack of alternative crops keeps Spanish cotton area highly inelastic. Despite good price expectations, tight water supplies in the Guadalquivir river basin and lower cotton specific payments may prevent Spanish cotton acreage from expanding...
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Bangladesh: Cotton and Products Annual

Despite the economic slowdown caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Post Dhaka has increased its cotton import forecast for marketing year (MY) 2021/22 to 7.6 million bales as a result of higher demand for locally spun yarn.
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India: IMD Forecasts Normal 2021 Southwest Monsoon

On April 16, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasted a normal 2021 Southwest Monsoon, suggesting that June to September rainfall will likely be 98 percent of the Long Period Average (LPA) of 88 cm.
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Turkey: Cotton and Products Annual

Turkish cotton planting area and production for Marketing Year (MY) 2021/22 is projected to be about 450,000 hectares and 740,000 metric tons (MT) (3.4 million bales).
Marketing year (MY) 2021/22 (August to July) area for Mali, Burkina Faso, and Senegal is expected to rebound 77 percent to 1
China’s marketing year (MY) 21/22 cotton imports are projected to increase slightly to 2
Post forecasts market year (MY) 2021/22 cotton fiber production will reach record levels for a fourth consecutive year, at 1
World Production, Markets, and Trade Report

Cotton: World Markets and Trade

This monthly report includes data on U.S. and global trade, production, consumption and stocks, as well as analysis of developments affecting world trade in cotton.
World Agricultural Production

World Agricultural Production

Monthly report on crop acreage, yield and production in major countries worldwide. Sources include reporting from FAS’s worldwide offices, official statistics of foreign governments....
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Pakistan: Cotton and Products Annual

Pakistan’s cotton production for Marketing Year (MY) 2021/22 is forecast at 5.3 million 480 pound (lb) bales, up 18 percent from the revised 2020/21 estimate...