The Cotton Association of India said that, the overall cotton output in the current season (2024-25), beginning October, is estimated to dip to 301.75 lakh bales due to lower yield in Gujarat and the northern region.
During the preceding season of 2023-24, cotton output stood at 327.45 lakh bales.
These estimates are based on reports of lower cotton yield in Gujarat, Punjab and Haryana.
The total cotton supply till end of January 2025 is estimated at 234.26 lakh bales.
The exports for the season 2024-25 are estimated at 17 lakh bales against 28.36 lakh bales estimated for 2023-24 season.