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 […]
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 […]
International Fashion Day: sustainability from farm to fashion
This August 21, Cotton Brazil reaffirms its commitment to sustainable production Today, thinking about more sustainable fashion is not only a concern, but a responsibility shared by every link in the textile supply chain. The choice of raw materials, the practices adopted throughout their production, and the ability to trace their journey to the consumer […]
First Cotton Brazil Dialogues field trip brings international stakeholders closer to Brazil’s cotton production chain
Next field trips will take place from August 17–21 How do you build trust across the global textile value chain? By opening the farm gates. This is the principle behind the Cotton Brazil Dialogues. At the end of July, the programme welcomed its first group of international participants for a five-day immersion into Brazilian cotton […]
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 […]
European Union Bans Destruction of Unsold Clothing to Advance the Circular Economy
New measure requires companies to find alternative destinations for unsold inventory and increases pressure for more efficient practices across the textile sector As of July 19, the European Union has prohibited large companies from destroying unsold new clothing, apparel accessories and footwear. The requirement will be extended to medium-sized companies starting in 2030 and is […]
Brazil Leads Global Cotton Exports
Country ranks ahead of the United States and Australia among the world’s leading cotton suppliers, while Vietnam, Bangladesh and China top the list of importers As the world’s biggest sporting event captures global attention, Brazil is also leading in another international arena. Beyond the playing field, the country is the world’s largest cotton exporter, ahead […]
Cotton Brazil Dialogues brings together the global textile value chain in Brazil
Cotton Brazil Dialogues field trips to take place from July 27–31 and August 17–21 As the world’s largest cotton exporter and third-largest producer, Brazil will once again host representatives from the international textile industry. The Cotton Brazil Dialogues, an initiative by Cotton Brazil and the Brazilian Cotton Producers Association (Abrapa), will include two field trips, […]
Official Brazilian Government Certification Strengthens International Confidence
The Brazilian Cotton Quality Program integrates certification, quality data, and bale-level traceability, strengthening international buyers’ confidence in Brazilian cotton. Brazil’s rise to become the world’s leading cotton exporter has been driven by continuous investments in quality, sustainability, and traceability. A key driver of this progress has been the Brazilian Cotton Quality Program (PQAB), one of […]