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As initially forecasted in April 2015, C3+2 countries produced 3.5 million bales (1.8 million tons) of seed cotton in MY2014/15 (Aug/July).

MY15/16 cotton production is forecast down to 5.5 million tons. This forecast is based on 19 percent fall in planted area in response to the lower government’s price support for cotton planting.

The MY 2015/16 production estimate is 29 million 480 lb. bales. Planted area reached 11.26 million hectares and is expected to climb higher.

MY 2014/15 (Aug/July) rainy season started normally in May for most selected countries but a long pause during June and July could reduce countries’ initial targets.

Post forecasts that Zambia’s cotton production will increase by about 25 percent to 50,000 MT in the 2014/15 MY.

Pakistani cotton is currently among lowest-priced cotton in the world.

Post’s MY 2014/15 production forecast is 30.6 million 480 lb. bales, marginally lower than the USDA forecast.

Post’s MY14/15 forecast for cotton production remains unchanged from the previous 6.5 million tons.

Favorable cotton prices relative to synthetic fibers prices, coupled with the expansion of large mills, have led to higher imports and consumption of cotton.

Despite continued water deficit in the South and some pest problems during vegetation in some regions, in general, this year’s weather conditions were favorable for growers.

Post forecasts 2014/15 area planted to cotton at one million hectares with cotton production reaching 6.9 million bales (1.5 million metric tons).