ICAC Releases 2025 Cotton Data Book Comprehensive Global Cotton Insights

The International Cotton Advisory Committee (ICAC) has released the 2025 edition of its flagship Cotton Data Book, recognized as the most comprehensive resource on global cotton production, trade, and sustainability. The publication provides in-depth coverage of 38 cotton-producing countries, representing more than 99 percent of the world’s cotton output. With more than 870 pages, the report consolidates extensive validated data, including information on water, fertilizer, and pesticide inputs, labor and cost structures, and detailed market dynamics, into a format designed for researchers, policymakers, and industry professionals. Dr. Keshav R. Kranthi, ICAC Chief Scientist and author of the report, stated:
“The ICAC Cotton Data Book is the only global resource that captures the complete story of cotton production every year — from field to fiber — representing more than 99 percent of world output. It is a labor of love, built on gathering, validating, and presenting reliable data to help researchers and policymakers address the real challenges and opportunities for a more sustainable cotton future.”

  • Global, country, state, and province-level statistics on production, yields, and trade of by-products
  • Detailed input and sustainability data covering water, fertilizers, and pesticides
  • Economic insights into production costs, market values, and net returns
  • Technical details on varieties, fiber traits, pests, and diseases
  • Regional comparisons and long-term trends spanning 2001–2024 The ICAC has also made available a preview including the Table of Contents, Dr. Kranthi’s editorial, the complete chapter on Argentina, and selected graphics illustrating global cotton area, country-level yields, production, and cost of production. These resources are available on the ICAC website at https://icac.org/publications.

While many ICAC publications are freely available, the Cotton Data Book requires a subscription due to the extensive research and effort involved in its preparation.