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Uzbek cotton production for MY 2017/18 estimated at about 3.7 million bales (800,000 MT).

Uzbek cotton planted area and production target for MY 2017/18 is announced as 1.2 million hectares and about 3.18 MMT of seed cotton.

Uzbek cotton production is estimated at about 4.08 million bales (890,000 MT) for MY2016/17. A warmer than usual winter, lack of water, pest problems and replanting all caused...

MY 2016/2017 Uzbek cotton planted area and production is forecast at 1.255 million hectares and nearly 3.29 MMT of seed cotton, respectively.

MY2015 Uzbek cotton production is estimated about 4.2 million bales. No major pathogen or pest attack accord during the season and no water shortage was reported.

Sub-Saharan Africa’s voracious appetite for imported agricultural goods is a direct result of the region’s robust growth in gross domestic product (GDP) and population.

Uzbekistan's marketing year (MY) 2014/15 final lint production estimate decreased to 4.25 million bales.

Infrastructure developments and a growing number of modern retail outlets are improving the marketability of U.S.-style food, which is increasingly popular among Uzbekistan's younger generation.

Uzbekistan relies on imports of certain food products which are not locally produced in sufficient volumes, in order to meet the country’s growing demand.

Fruit and vegetable production and exports continue to grow in Uzbekistan. Russia’s import ban from Western countries may boost Uzbek exports to Russia.

Despite continued water deficit in the South and some pest problems during vegetation in some regions, in general, this year’s weather conditions were favorable for growers.

In recent years, India’s exports have demonstrated phenomenal growth – especially to developing countries, which now account for nearly 80 percent of Indian exports.