This dataset, developped jointly by the World Trade Organization (WTO) and the International Trade Centre(ITC), provides comprehensive information on cotton production, trade, and related market factors across countries and regions. It includes detailed statistics and metadata collected to support analysis and transparency in the global cotton sector.
The following indicators are available:
Production Statistics:
- Annual cotton production volumes by country.
- Harvested area and yield estimates calculated from production data.
Stock and Consumption Data:
- Domestic cotton consumption figures.
- Inventory or stock levels reported by producing and consuming countries.
Trade Data:
- Export and import volumes and values of cotton and cotton-related products.
- Data categorized by product types based on international trade classification systems.
Market‑access intelligence:
– For every cotton HS line, applied MFN and preferential duties, internal taxes, and any non‑tariff requirements notified under SPS or TBT rules
- Rules of origin applicable to cotton products under various trade agreements.
Development and Business Support Data:
- Information on trade support institutions and programs assisting cotton exporters and importers.
- Data on development assistance initiatives aimed at capacity building in cotton-producing countries.
The dataset covers a wide range of countries across all continents, providing historical and current data to allow analysis of trends in cotton production and trade.