Welcome to The ICAC Cotton Production Data Portal

The Cotton Production Data Portal provides data from the ICAC COTTON DATABOOKS 2021-2025. The portal presents a comprehensive,panoramic view of production practices and input use in 38 countries, collectively accounting for more than 99% of global cotton production. It spans the entire production chain—from pre-sowing and cultivation through harvest, ginning, and trade of cotton lint and its byproducts. To the best of available knowledge, the Databook and the Production data portals are the only sources worldwide that compile and present such extensive details on virtually every aspect of cotton production, including the full list of varieties grown and their fibre characteristics.

The Databook and the Data-portal provide state- or provincial-level data on key inputs such as water and country-wise data on fertilizers, pesticides, manpower and cost of cultivation, from which national and global averages are derived. These figures are sourced from ICAC coordinating agencies, member country delegates, public sector researchers, official statistical portals, published reports, and peer-reviewed studies - ensuring authenticity and reliability. Input usage data is typically drawn from official surveys conducted using standard sampling procedures. The methods used to analyze data are generally straight forward and are well known. However, the methodology used for water calculations needs explanation. Therefore the methodology is presented separately in Annexures. Should you require further details, clarifications, or additional information, please feel free to contact the ICAC Secretariat<secretariat@icac.org>