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Global cotton output falls as demand rises

17/05/2013

Global cotton output for 2013 will be 117.82 million bales, down 2.6% on last year, while demand will increase 2% to 110.43 million bales, according to the US Department of Agriculture (USDA). China’s stockpiles will represent 63% of the world’s total next year, according to the agency. Its imports will drop 34% to 12 million bales from 18.25...

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