Positive Outlook for the Season, Expected to End by February 10, 2025
Bahia, Brazil’s second-largest cotton producer, commenced planting the 2024/25 crop on Thursday, November 21, in the western region of the state. In the southwestern region, planting began earlier, on November 1.
Highlights from the 2023/24 Harvest
According to the Bahian Association of Cotton Producers (Abapa), last season saw:
- Total cultivated area: 345,400 hectares
- Rainfed: 247,600 hectares (71.68%)
- Irrigated: 97,800 hectares (28%)
- Production: 691,400 tons of cotton lint
- Average yield:
- 325.45 arrobas of seed cotton per hectare
- 2,001 kg of cotton lint per hectare
Positive Expectations for 2024/25
Luiz Carlos Bergamaschi, president of the Brazilian Association of Cotton Producers (Abrapa), expressed optimism for the current cycle:
“This year, rainfall has been within normal ranges, a key factor for a successful harvest. Considering the low market prices for cotton, achieving high productivity is crucial to maintaining the crop’s viability. Under these conditions, favorable weather is essential for securing profit margins for producers.”
Despite the positive outlook, Abapa has not yet released specific projections for the 2024/25 season. Exact figures will depend on planting progress.
National Estimates
The National Supply Company (Conab) estimates:
- Cultivated area: 357,400 hectares
- Production: 1.7 million tons of cotton lint
The season is expected to conclude by February 10, 2025.
