Uzbekistan:Located in central Asia, Uzbekistan is a major producer of cotton and the crop is extremely important to the country’s economy.
United States:The US is the largest exporter of cotton in the entire world, however, it ranks third in cotton production.
Turkey: Turkey is also on the list of top 10 cotton exporters in the world because of its vast agricultural land available to farm.
Pakistan:Cotton production is an important part of Pakistan’s economy, being one of the major crops Pakistan produces.
Mali:Mali has emerged as the leading producer of cotton in Africa. It rivals other nations on the continent and comes up on top.
India:The country of India is a leading cotton producer in the world. About 6 million farmers and a whopping 50 million people rely on cotton production for their livelihood.
China:China has produced cotton since it was first discovered in the region of what is now Yunnan in 200 B.C. Today, China leads the world in cotton production.
Brazil: Brazil has steadily increased cotton production. The amount of rainfall in Brazil made the country a leading agricultural producer including cotton.
Australia:The Murray-Darling basin, located in the southeastern area of Australia, is a dominant force in the country’s cotton production.
Argentina:One of only two South American countries on the list, Argentina is one of the leading producers of cotton and the country heavily relies on the crop as an economic driver.