Compiled by Janine Powell Research Economist Industry and Investment NSW, ACRI, Narrabri
The data listed to the left is a time series of both the Australian and World cotton industries. The information is presented visually as a series of graphs and has been designed as an on-line interactive report which can be utilised by those making presentations on the cotton industry. The graphs can be downloaded as pictures or by clicking the hyperlinked reference the reader can be directed through to the actual data source.
Please note that the graphs in the section ‘Australian Cotton Production & Values’ are based on data sourced from the Australian Bureau of Agricultural Research Economics (ABARE). The Australian data uses the Australian standard bale of 227kg (500lb). Graphs in the section ‘World Cotton Production & Values’ are based on data sourced from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and refer to 480lb (217.7kg) bales. These different values were used to ensure data was kept in context to local and international quoted figures, therefore using the common bale weight standards.
