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Top Ten Cotton Producing Countries

China​
China​

China, India and United States of America are the top three countries where cotton is produced. Measuring the production of cotton in thousand metric tons, China produced 6,532 thousand metric tons and India produced 6,423 thousand metric tons of cotton in the past year, whereas the USA had a production of 3,553 thousand metric tons.

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India​
India​

Cotton has been used in India since the Indus valley civilization where cotton threads were recovered. India produces 6,423 thousand metric tons of cotton every year. The reason for such a huge production is the climate that is most favorable in northern part of the country.

United States ​of America​
United States ​of America​

Cotton production is an important economic factor in the United States as the country leads, worldwide, in cotton exportation. The United States is ranked third in production, behind China and India. Almost all of the cotton fiber growth and production occurs in southern and western states, dominated by Texas, California, Arizona, Mississippi, Arkansas, and Louisiana.

Pakistan​
Pakistan​

The largest cotton producing country is India for now with China trailing closely behind. In fact, the two nations have often changed hands when it comes to the title of largest cotton producing nations. Other Asian countries include Pakistan which is also a major player in the international cotton market, as well as Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan which makes five countries from Asia alone regarding cotton production.

Brazil​
Brazil​

Top Cotton Producing Countries In The World China leads the world in cotton production, followed by India and the United States. Bolls of mature cotton on a farm in China ready to be harvested.

Uzbekistan​
Uzbekistan​

China, India and United States of America are the top three countries where cotton is produced. Measuring the production of cotton in thousand metric tons, China produced 6,532 thousand metric tons and India produced 6,423 thousand metric tons of cotton in the past year, whereas the USA had a production of 3,553 thousand metric tons. China. With around 100,000 farmers cultivating cotton, China is the biggest cotton producing country.

Australia​
Australia​

The production of cotton is done all over the world. However, some countries produce quite a lot which makes them leading exporters as well. Discussed below are the top 10 cotton producing countries.

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Turkey​
Turkey​

Top Cotton Producing Countries In The World China leads the world in cotton production, followed by India and the United States. Bolls of mature cotton on a farm in China ready to be harvested.

Turkmenistan​
Turkmenistan​

Top Ten Cotton Producing Countries ... Discussed below are the top 10 cotton producing countries. ... as well as Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan which makes five ...