Australian Cotton Markets

Australian Cotton Markets

Australian cotton is consumed all around the world and especially so throughout Asia. The proximity of Australia to Asian countries means that Australian cotton can be delivered port to port in 7 – 14 days.

See below for a snapshot of quality and export destinations.

Australian Raw Cotton Exports (MT)

Marketing year March - February. Source: ABARE

China
158,164
India
94,789
Vietnam
92,870
Bangladesh
77,660
Indonesia
68,896
Malaysia
37,595
Pakistan
18,488
Thailand
9,850
Turkiye
4,481
Japan
1,387
Other markets
338
YTD to August 31 2025
1
Total
564519