India’s total cotton output has been estimated at 370.50 lakh bales for the season 2015-16 beginning October 1, as per data compiled by the Cotton Association of India (CAI). This estimate is lower by 12.25 lakh bales than the crop of 382.75 lakh bales for the cotton season 2014-15.
The total crop estimated in the northern zone during the season 2015-16 is 47 lakh bales compared to 53.50 lakh bales last year. The crop damage in the northern zone due to the white- fly attack this year remains a cause of concern.
CAI estimates total cotton supply for the season 2015-16 at 463.15 lakh bales while the consumption is estimated at 325.00 lakh bales thus leaving a surplus of 138.15 lakh bales.