Written by Cotton is the most widespread profitable non-food crop in the world. It is an essential commodity that fuels economic activity across the globe, and it is very important for textile production, and subsequently the fashion industry.
Approximately 25 million tons of cotton is cultivated worldwide.
| Rank | Country | Cotton Production |
| 1. | India | 5,900,000 |
| 2. | Chine | 5,730,000 |
| 3. | United States | 3,963,000 |
| 4. | Brazil | 2,678,000 |
| 5. | Pakistan | 981,000 |
| 6. | Uzbekistan | 940,000 |
| 7. | Turkey | 833,000 |
| 8. | Australia | 608,000 |
| 9. | Argentina | 349,000 |
| 10. | Mali | 340,000 |
The countries with the highest levels of cotton production worldwide are India, China, the United States, Pakistan, Brazil, Uzbekistan, Australia, Turkey, Argentina, and Greece. India maintained its lead as the world’s greatest cotton producer in 2024 with remarkable 5.9 million tons a year and expects to grow much more cotton production by 2030, when production is expected to soar to 7.2 million tons. India’s leading cotton-growing states, such as Maharashtra and Gujarat, are at the forefront of the movement to their sustainable and organic agricultural methods.
In terms of cotton production, the second largest country is China, which produces 5.73 million tons of cotton annually. The United States stands as the third leading cotton exporter with 3.96 million tons cotton in a year. With advanced technology and genetic research contribution, US cultivates cotton with improved yields and fiber quality.