Pakistan: Cotton and Products Update

  |   Attaché Report (GAIN)   |   PK2023-0012

The 2023/24 harvested area estimate is increased slightly based on information collected during recent field travel. With the higher area estimate, production is expected to reach 6.8 million bales. As a result of the strong rebound in domestic output, the 2023/24 import forecast is reduced to 4 million bales.

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