Uzbekistan: Cotton and Products Update
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. The Government of Uzbekistan (GOU) is taking measures in every relative topic to increase cotton quality by improving seed quality and farming practices. MY 2015 domestic consumption and exports are expected to be about 1.6 million bales and 2.7 million bales respectively. The GOU is also promoting domestic consumption by assisting local and foreign investments in textiles and garment production. China and Bangladesh continued to be the main export markets in MY 2014. Uzbek cotton exports to China were 890,000 bales.
