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
264,319
India
195,195
Vietnam
155,237
Bangladesh
105,767
Indonesia
90,904
Malaysia
50,773
Pakistan
32,084
Thailand
15,079
Turkiye
7,277
Japan
2,371
Other markets
1,401
YTD to October 31, 2025
1
Total
920408