Brazilian Cotton Harvest and Export: The cotton harvest in Brazil typically takes place between June and September. Cotton from the 2023/24 harvest is then commercialized in the subsequent marketing year, which is 2024/25.
Brazilian Cotton Analysis: All cotton produced in Brazil undergoes analysis by HVI Laboratories within the country.
These facilities include 12 classing labs, 83 HVI machines, and a central quality control lab known as CBRA.
Volume of Bales Analyzed: Up to February 28, 2025, the number of bales analyzed reached 16,774,590, compared to a forecast of 17,089,252 bales.
Cotton Quality Metrics: The report details data on several cotton quality metrics.
These encompass micronaire, strength, fiber length (UHML), fiber uniformity, short fiber index, reflectance, and yellowness.
Statistics are presented for the crop years spanning 2019/2020 through 2023/2024.
Participating Laboratories: The report contains a list of the SBRHVI Program's participating laboratories located in various Brazilian states.
Industry Focus: The report highlights the Brazilian cotton industry's dedication to key principles, including quality, traceability, sustainability, and effective marketing.