SouABR T-shirts delight international audiences and promote Brazilian cotton
Attendees at the Brazil Investment Forum (BIF) 2023, held at the Itamaraty Palace in Brasilia, on November 7 and 8, were able to see the step-by-step production process of a fully traceable cotton T-shirt, from seed to closet, in the palm of their hands, using their cell phones. The garments are the result of the […]
Brazilian cotton crop expected to reach 3.23 million tons of lint in 2023
The Brazilian Cotton Growers Association (Abrapa) released its production estimate for the 2022/2023 season in early October. According to the association, 3.23 million tons of lint will be harvested in this cycle. The amount represents a 26.5% increase from the 2021/2022 crop. Abrapa also reported that harvesting is 100% complete while ginning is at around […]
Cotton Brazil Outlook event promotes the partnership between Brazilian cotton growers and customers in Pakistan
The potential to expand Brazilian cotton sales in Pakistan led the Brazilian Cotton Growers Association (Abrapa), the National Cotton Shippers Association (Anea) and the Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (Apex Brasil) to hold a trade mission between October 16th to 18th. As the fourth largest importer of Brazilian cotton, Pakistan had a consumption of […]
Cotton Brazil holds events during the ICA Singapore 2023
The Brazilian Cotton Growers Association (Abrapa), the Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (Apex Brasil) and the National Cotton Shippers Association (Anea) hosted two events in Singapore, in Southeast Asia, between October 10th and 12th. On the agenda were forecasts and expectations for the 2023/24 market year. The aim was to maintain close contact with […]
Cotton: the most responsible option for the planet
Celebrating World Cotton Day is an invitation to take a closer look at the beneficial aspects of the cotton plant that has been part of human daily life for millennia. By creating this commemorative date in 2021, the United Nations recognized the importance cotton has for the world, and one of the main reasons for […]
Cotton Brazil celebrates Brazilian Independence Day with Vietnam and Thailand
The traceability of Brazilian cotton was spotlighted during the celebrations of 201 years of Brazil’s Independence at the embassies in Bangkok, Thailand, and Hanoi, Vietnam. The Brazilian Cotton Growers Association (Abrapa) participated in the events, bringing together important importers of Brazilian cotton in each of the countries. “The embassies are our partners and this is […]
K-pop and fashion: the influence of South Korean music on trends and consumption habits
K-pop, a musical genre originating in South Korea, has become a global cultural phenomenon over the last two decades. In addition to music, K-pop also has a significant influence on fashion around the world. With musical groups widely recognized for their unique and innovative styles, K-pop has become a driving force behind trends that also […]
Chinatex visits Brazil to find out more about cotton production
Representatives from Chinatex, a Chinese state-owned trading company focused on the textile industry, arrived in Brazil this Friday (18th) to learn more about Brazilian cotton production. China is the largest consumer of Brazilian cotton and has already imported 455 thousand tonnes this year. In the last five years, Chinatex alone purchased 400 thousand tonnes of […]
Brazil steps up international promotion of cotton
In July, the Brazilian government renewed the program of actions to promote and develop international markets for Brazilian cotton. Public agencies, entities from the agricultural and industrial production sector and embassies have been working in partnership since 2019 to further strengthen the Cotton Brazil brand, especially among Asian countries – which concentrate imports of Brazilian […]
Brazil strengthens its role in the International Cotton Association (ICA)
During Anea’s annual event, the proposal was put forward to host the world trade association’s event in Brazil Important statistics and information for the cotton market were presented at the 20th edition of the Cotton Dinner & Golf Tournament, the annual event held by the National Cotton Shippers Association (Anea), which took place in Rio […]