China Policy and Market Update
In August, China imported 651,522 bales (141,852 MT) of cotton, representing a decrease of 4% m/m, and an increase of 54% y/y. Imports from U.S. included 470,857 bales (102,517 MT), representing an increase of 5% m/m, and an increase of 543% y/y, accounted for 72% of the total. In 2020, Chinese cotton imports totaled 5,458,448 bales (1,188,437 MT) with a decrease of 17% y/y. U.S. cotton was ranked as the largest supplier with a total 2,266,329 bales (493,435 MT), accounting for 42% of total imports. The report (below) also provides information on other topics such as textile and apparel exports, the tensions between U.S. and China, and more.
