Cotton
Table 1: Cotton Balance Sheet of India (In Lakh Bales)
| Particular | 2013/ 14 | 2014/ 15 | 2015/
16 |
2016/ 17 | 2017/
18 |
2018/ 19 | 2019/
20 |
2020/ 21 | 2021/
22 |
2022/23
(P) |
| Opening Stock | 40.0 | 33.0 | 66.0 | 36.4 | 43.8 | 42.9 | 56.5 | 120.8 | 71.8 | 39.48 |
| Production | 398 | 386 | 332 | 345 | 370.0 | 333.0 | 365.0 | 352.5 | 311.2 | 343.47 |
| Imports | 11.5 | 14.4 | 22.8 | 30.9 | 15.8 | 35.4 | 15.5 | 11.0 | 21.1 | 10.00 |
| Total Supply | 449.5 | 433.4 | 420.8 | 412.4 | 429.6 | 411.3 | 437.0 | 484.3 | 404.1 | 392.95 |
| Consumption | 299.6 | 309.4 | 315.3 | 310.4 | 319.1 | 311.2 | 269.2 | 334.9 | 322.4 | 311 |
| Exports | 117.0 | 57.7 | 69.1 | 58.2 | 67.6 | 43.6 | 47.0 | 77.6 | 42.25 | 30 |
| Total Demand | 416.5 | 367.2 | 384.4 | 368.6 | 386.7 | 354.8 | 316.2 | 412.5 | 364.66 | 341 |
| Closing Stock | 33.0 | 66.2 | 36.4 | 43.8 | 42.9 | 56.5 | 120.8 | 71.8 | 39.48 | 51.95 |
Source: As estimated by Committee on Cotton Production and Consumption (COCPC) in its meeting held on 01/06/2023
Table 2: Cotton Acreage and Yield in last few years
| Cotton Year | Cotton Acreage
(Lakh Hectares) |
Cotton Yield
(Lint in Kg/ha) |
| 2017-18 | 125.86 | 500 |
| 2018-19 | 126.14 | 449 |
| 2019-20 | 134.77 | 460 |
| 2020-21 | 132.85 | 451 |
| 2021-22 | 123.71 | 428 |
| 2022-23 | 130.61 | 447 |
Source: Ministry of Textiles
Table 3: MSP fixed by Ministry of Agriculture during last few years.
| Cotton Year | Medium Staple
(Staple Length 24.5 to 25.5 mm µnaire value 4.3 to 5.1) |
Long Staple
(Staple Length 29.5 to 30.5 mm µnaire value 3.5 to 4.3) |
| 2017-18 | 4020 | 4320 |
| 2018-19 | 5150 | 5450 |
| 2019-20 | 5255 | 5550 |
| 2020-21 | 5515 | 5825 |
| 2021-22 | 5726 | 6025 |
| 2022-23 | 6080 | 6380 |
| 2023-24 | 6620 | 7020 |
Table 4: Procurement of Cotton Under MSP
| Cotton Year | Production
(Lakh Bales) |
Procurement under MSP Operations | |
| Qty. in Lakh Bales | %age of Production | ||
| 2017-18 | 370.00 | 03.91 | 01.06 |
| 2018-19 | 333.00 | 10.78 | 03.24 |
| 2019-20 | 365.00 | 124.61 | 34.14 |
| 2020-21 | 352.48 | 99.33 | 28.18 |
| 2021-22 | 311.17 | 00.01 | |
| 2022-23 | 343.47 | ||
In 2021-22 & 2022-23, cotton prices were ruling above MSP. Hence, no MSP support is required by farmers.
Man-Made Fibre& Filament Yarn
Table 5: Production of Man-Made Fibre (million Kg)
| Particular | FY 16 | FY 17 | FY 18 | FY 19 | FY 20 | FY 21
(Apr-Jan) |
FY 22 (Apr-Jan) | % Change FY 22 over FY 21 |
| Production | 1,347 | 1,364 | 1,319 | 1,442 | 1,898 | 1,299 | 1,803 | 38.80% |
Source: Office of Textile Commissioner
Table 6: Production of Man-Made Filament Yarn (mn Kg)
| Particular | FY 16 | FY 17 | FY 18 | FY 19 | FY 20 | FY 21
(Apr-Jan) |
FY 22 (Apr-Jan) | % Change FY 22 over FY 21 |
| Production | 1,164 | 1,159 | 1,187 | 1,160 | 1,688 | 1,226 | 1,676 | 36.70% |
Source: Office of Textile Commissioner
Table 7: Production of Spun Yarn (mn Kg)
| Particular | FY 16 | FY 17 | FY 18 | FY 19 | FY 20 | FY 21
(Apr-Jan) |
FY 22
(Apr-Jan) |
% Change FY 22 over FY 21 |
| Cotton Yarn | 4,138 | 4,055 | 4,064 | 4,208 | 3,962 | 2,950 | 3,410 | 15.59% |
| Blended and 100% Non-Cotton | 1,527 | 1,604 | 1,616 | 1,682 | 1,702 | 1,225 | 1,462 | 19.35% |
| Total Spun Yarn | 5,665 | 5,659 | 5,680 | 5,890 | 5,664 | 4,175 | 4,872 | 16.69% |
Source: Office of Textile Commissioner
Fabric
Table 8: Production of Fabric (mn sq. m)
| Particular | FY 16 | FY 17 | FY 18 | FY 19 | FY 20 | FY 21
(Apr-Jan) |
FY 22
(Apr-Jan) |
% Change FY 22 over FY 21 |
| Mill Sector | 2,315 | 2,264 | 2,157 | 2,078 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Decentralized Sector | 62,269 | 61,216 | 64,688 | 67,992 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total (Excl. Khadi, Wool & Silk) | 64,584 | 63,480 | 66,845 | 70,070 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: Office of Textile Commissioner
N/A: Not Available