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
211,011
India
130,813
Vietnam
119,258
Bangladesh
95,889
Indonesia
81,379
Malaysia
43,261
Pakistan
26,158
Thailand
12,474
Turkiye
5,616
Japan
1,971
Other markets
752
YTD to September 30, 2025
1
Total
728583