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Raw Cotton Export Prices
Average Raw Cotton Export Price Index (index points). Export Price Index: 2018 85, 2019 78, 2020 72, 2021 110, 2022 135, 2023 95.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Export Price Index | 85 | 78 | 72 | 110 | 135 | 95 |
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Global Cotton Fibre Production
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Annual Cotton Fibre Production by Region (million metric tonnes). Production Volume: East Asia 6.5, South Asia 6.2, North America 3.8, South America 3.1, Central Asia 1.4, West Africa 1.
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| East Asia | South Asia | North America | South America | Central Asia | West Africa | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Production Volume | 6.5 | 6.2 | 3.8 | 3.1 | 1.4 | 1 |
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Cotton Textile Manufacturing Workflow
Stages of Industrial Cotton Fabric Production. Stage 1: Harvesting and mechanical ginning. Stage 2: Cleaning and carding raw lint. Stage 3: Spinning into yarn packages. Stage 4: Weaving or knitting grey cloth. Stage 5: Scouring, bleaching, and dyeing. Stage 6: Final finishing and inspection.
- 1.Harvesting and mechanical ginning
- 2.Cleaning and carding raw lint
- 3.Spinning into yarn packages
- 4.Weaving or knitting grey cloth
- 5.Scouring, bleaching, and dyeing
- 6.Final finishing and inspection
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Water Consumption in Cotton Irrigation
Irrigation Efficiency and Water Demand by Method. Columns: Irrigation Method, Water Use (m3/ha), Application Efficiency, Fibre Yield (kg/ha). Furrow flooding, 8500, 55%, 1100. Overhead sprinkler, 6200, 75%, 1350. Subsurface drip, 4400, 92%, 1600.
| Irrigation Method | Water Use (m3/ha) | Application Efficiency | Fibre Yield (kg/ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Furrow flooding | 8500 | 55% | 1100 |
| Overhead sprinkler | 6200 | 75% | 1350 |
| Subsurface drip | 4400 | 92% | 1600 |
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