Greece: Cotton and Products Annual

  |   Attaché Report (GAIN)   |   GR2021-0010

In MY 2020/21, cotton production is estimated at 1.4 million 480 lb. bales, down 16.4 percent from the previous season due to a decrease in area planted, unfavorable weather conditions during harvest, and average yields. Greece is a major cotton exporter. Turkey was the main destination in MY 2019/20, accounting for approximately 52 percent of all exports.

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