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 &micronaire value 4.3 to 5.1)

Long Staple

(Staple Length 29.5 to 30.5 mm &micronaire 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

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