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Brazil overtakes India as top cotton supplier to Bangladesh

India’s share fell sharply to **.** per cent, with imports totalling $***.*** million. Australia ($***.*** million, **.** per cent), the US ($***.*** million, **.** per cent), and Côte d’Ivoire ($***.*** million, *.** per cent) followed, according to *fashion.com/market-intelligence/texpro-textile-and-apparel/" target="_blank">sourcing intelligence tool TexPro.

The shift is attributed largely to strained diplomatic ties between India and Bangladesh under the administration of Muhammad Yunus. The tense political climate has slowed trade flows, increased procedural uncertainties, and disrupted shipment timelines, weakening India’s competitive edge. Mills in Bangladesh have also increasingly favoured Brazilian cotton because of its more consistent quality, competitive pricing, and predictable logistics, which are critical for large-scale, deadline-driven spinning operations.