Core Viewpoint - The China Cotton Association's survey indicates a significant increase in cotton production for 2025, with a total expected output of 7.216 million tons, marking an 8.3% year-on-year growth and the highest level since 2013 [1] Summary by Sections National Overview - The total cotton planting area in China is projected to be 44.823 million acres, reflecting a 1.8% year-on-year increase [1] - The overall health of cotton crops is reported positively, with 68.7% of surveyed farmers indicating good crop conditions, an increase of 15.8 percentage points year-on-year [1] - Cotton diseases are more prevalent than last year, but the proportion of fields with lighter diseases is 76.5%, down 6 percentage points year-on-year, while 53.2% of fields report lighter pest issues, down 13.9 percentage points year-on-year [1] Regional Analysis - In Xinjiang, the total cotton production is expected to reach approximately 6.911 million tons, a 9.2% increase year-on-year, accounting for 95.8% of the national total [2] - The expected yield in Xinjiang is 169 kg per acre, up 5.7% year-on-year, with 70.6% of surveyed farmers reporting good crop conditions, an increase of 13 percentage points year-on-year [2] - The cotton harvest in Xinjiang is anticipated to begin from late September to early October, with defoliation work already underway in some areas [2] Other Regions - In Gansu, cotton production is expected to be 48,000 tons, a 2.6% increase year-on-year, remaining stable compared to previous estimates [3] - The Yangtze River basin is projected to produce 87,000 tons, a 19.1% decrease year-on-year, while the Yellow River basin is expected to yield 168,000 tons, a 5.3% decrease year-on-year [3] - In Gansu, 55.5% of surveyed farmers reported good crop conditions, an increase of 17.3 percentage points year-on-year, despite increased pest issues [3]
8月产量调查显示：今年全国棉花产量预计将达到722万吨 新疆产量再创新高
Xin Hua Cai Jing·2025-09-18 11:45