China’s cotton imports from the US dropped sharply by 82 per cent in value and 80 per cent in volume during January–April 2025, falling to 94 million kg worth $183.7 million.
Despite the plunge, the US remained China’s second-largest supplier after Brazil.
Overall, China’s cotton imports declined 74.3 per cent year-on-year to $744.1 million in the same period, according to TexPro.
