the following table enlists the cotton producing countries in decreasing order −
| country | production (in metric tonnes*) |
|---|---|
| china | 6,532,000 |
| india | 6,423,000 |
| united states | 3,553,000 |
| pakistan | 2,308,000 |
| brazil | 1,524,103 |
| uzbekistan | 849,000 |
| turkey | 697,000 |
| australia | 501,000 |
| turkmenistan | 210,000 |
| mexico | 198,000 |
* estimated value (2014)