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US and World Cotton Supply and Demand Outlook. Presented at the Sourcing USA Summit II November 14-17, 2002 Scottsdale, AZ Prepared by Economic Services National Cotton Council. Cotton Prices. World Cotton Supplies USDA: 136 mil bales for ‘02 crop, down from 141 last year.
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US and World Cotton Supply and Demand Outlook Presented at the Sourcing USA Summit II November 14-17, 2002 Scottsdale, AZ Prepared by Economic Services National Cotton Council
World Cotton SuppliesUSDA: 136 mil bales for ‘02 crop, down from 141 last year
World Beginning StocksBy Location 47.8 mil bales 47.5 mil bales
Change in Cotton ProductionDown 10 mil bales in 2002 relative to 2001
2002 US Cotton Production (Mil Bales) 3.9 mil bales, down 1.7 from ‘01 5.8 mil bales, down 1.1 from ‘01 5.4 mil bales, up 0.9 from ‘01 2.7 mil bales, down 0.5 from ‘01
Change in Cotton Mill UseFrom ‘01 to ‘02, China accounts for over half of the growth
US Cotton Textile & Apparel Imports by Country of Origin * Estimate based on imports as of July
Summary • In 2002, lower production in the US and abroad • Despite drop in production, total supplies still second largest in recent history • Demand growth hinges on general economy and competition from MMF • Current estimates suggest tighter world market for ‘03
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