Brazilian cotton takes center stage at SPFW, celebrating the natural fiber’s history and value
Designed by Ronaldo Fraga, the Cartas de Algodão collection marks the 10th anniversary of the Sou de Algodão, an initiative of Abrapa Brazilian cotton took center stage on the runways of the 61st edition of São Paulo Fashion Week (SPFW), one of Latin America’s leading fashion events. On October 15, the Sou de Algodão movement, […]
Cotton Brazil Strengthens International Partnerships and Advances Natural Fiber Dialogue at ICA 2026
Participation in one of the world’s leading industry events reinforces the importance of natural fibers and strategic relationships with international partners Cotton Brazil participated in the ICA Trade Event Istanbul 2026, one of the leading international gatherings of the cotton supply chain, bringing the importance of promoting natural fibers to the global discussion and strengthening […]
Cotton Brazil brings together international market representatives during ICA Trade Event Istanbul 2026
Cotton Brazil Luncheon presented outlooks for upcoming crops, strategies for the sector and an initiative to promote natural fibers Brazilian cotton growers, representatives of the textile industry, traders and organizations from different countries attended the Cotton Brazil Luncheon, held in Istanbul, Türkiye, on October 13. The aim is to strengthen relationships with international partners, present […]
World Cotton Day: sector celebrates a fiber ‘naturally around’ in Brazil’s economy and culture
Brazil celebrates World Cotton Day after harvesting a record crop of more than 4 million metric tons, while the sector highlights the fiber’s role in the country’s economy, culture and international trade On October 7, World Cotton Day, Cotton Brazil celebrates the importance of the fiber and its entire production chain in different parts of […]
Brazilian cotton expands global presence and projects further growth in the 2026/27 crop season
Perspectives from the 15th Brazilian Cotton Congress point to an expansion in planted area and highlight Brazil’s competitiveness Brazilian cotton holds an increasingly strategic position in the international market, and the outlook for the 2026/27 crop season was among the topics highlighted in discussions at the 15th Brazilian Cotton Congress, held in Belo Horizonte, Minas […]
Natural fiber organizations launch microplastics awareness movement at 15th Brazilian Cotton Congress
Initiative seeks raise awareness of the potential health and environmental impacts of microplastic pollution and encourage informed choices in favor of natural fibers The 15th edition of the Brazilian Cotton Congress (CBA), the main gathering of the cotton production chain in Brazil, brought together growers, experts and industry representatives last week in Belo Horizonte, Minas […]
15th Brazilian Cotton Congress connects challenges in the field to the future of Brazilian cotton
Abrapa President Gustavo Piccoli shares the main topics addressed at the Congress, from production challenges and new technologies to consumption, synthetic fibers and the growing presence of Brazilian cotton in international markets Brazil is producing and exporting more cotton than ever. At the same time, cotton has been losing ground to synthetic fibers in the […]
The trajectory of Brazilian cotton toward the global market
From the transformation of the production chain to the growth of exports, Brazil has consolidated its international presence supported by quality, sustainability, and traceability Over the past few decades, Brazilian cotton production has undergone a profound transformation. In just over two decades, Brazil has become the world’s leading cotton exporter, gaining ground through scale, innovation, […]
Brazil Breaks Cotton Export Record and Consolidates Global Leadership
Shipments reached 3.374 million tonnes in the 2025/26 commercial year, up 19%, with record revenue of US$5.3 billion Brazil ended the 2025/26 commercial year with a new record, consolidating its position as the world’s largest cotton exporter. Between August 2025 and July 2026, the country shipped 3,373,941 tonnes of the fiber, 19% more than in […]
Brazil multiplies cotton exports to India by more than 40 times in just two years
Results were highlighted by Cotton Brazil Manager Fernando Rati following the initiative’s participation in BharaTex 2026 Brazil has increased its cotton exports to India by more than fortyfold over the past two years, closing the 2025/26 marketing season with more than 350,000 tons shipped to the country. The results were presented by Cotton Brazil Manager […]