Bangladesh to overtake China as the world’s biggest cotton importer

Posted on 19 December 2015. Tags: China, world's, Biggest, Bangladesh, overtake, importer, cotton

As China’s economy has grown, it has become the largest importer of raw materials from copper to iron ore. Yet for one commodity, at least, it’s poised to lose that title.

Bangladesh will probably overtake China as the world’s biggest cotton importer in the current crop season, which lasts through July, according to data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Contributed By Sonia Narula

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