Bangladesh aims to boost cotton production by partnering with a sustainable sourcing platform. Currently, with only 60,000 farmers, it imports cotton as the world’s second-largest importer after China. A new agreement with CottonConnect focuses on creating a traceable, regenerative supply chain to improve quality and promote sustainability.

The goal is to empower farmers, enhance climate resilience, and diversify markets for Bangladeshi cotton. The agreement seeks to improve fiber quality, raise prices, and create better working conditions. By emphasizing knowledge exchange, capacity building, and joint projects, it aims to drive long-term growth and strengthen global market presence.

The collaboration also aims to explore new uses for cotton beyond traditional apparel, such as medical textiles and bio-composite materials. This shift could help Bangladesh diversify its export products, which currently focus on basic garments like T-shirts, sweaters, and trousers.

Bangladesh is expected to import 8.1 million bales of cotton in 2026, 300,000 bales fewer than the previous year. This decrease is due to lower global consumption forecasts, as reported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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