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
92,186
India
67,957
Vietnam
64,655
Bangladesh
57,552
Indonesia
51,577
Malaysia
28,322
Pakistan
9,019
Thailand
7,171
Turkiye
4,192
Japan
1,132
Other markets
26
YTD to July 31 2025
1
Total
383790