This report examines international trade and worldwide market trends pertaining to cotton. The report will be of considerable interest primarily to relevant strategic planners, senior company officials and importers/exporters, since it features invaluable information on cotton export/import operations segmented by country and region. The report covers the 2002-2006 period, with more emphasis on foreign trade in 2006.

The report provides the following analytical materials on the cotton: general description, international trade dynamics (2002-2006), exports/imports (2006) broken down by country, major suppliers and consumers, average price, international trade prospects, world market development forecast for 2007-2011.

International trade operations in more than 125 countries are highlighted through 150 tables and diagrams.

1. Resume: the world trade in cotton
1.1. Cotton: uses and properties
1.2. Cotton: international trade in 2002-2006

2. Cotton exports in 2006
2.1. Executive summary
2.1.1. Cotton exports by country (2006)
2.1.2. Major suppliers (2006)
2.2. Cotton exports segmented by region and country (2006)
2.2.1. Europe
2.2.2. Asia and Middle East
2.2.3. North America
2.2.4. Latin America
2.2.5. Africa
2.2.6. Oceania

3. Cotton imports in 2006
3.1. Executive summary
3.1.1. Cotton imports by country (2006)
3.1.2. Key consumers (2006)
3.2. Cotton imports data broken down by region and country (2006)
3.2.1. Europe
3.2.2. Asia and Middle East
3.2.3. North America
3.2.4. Latin America
3.2.5. Africa
3.2.6. Oceania

4. Cotton: average price (2002-2006) and price forecast up to 2011

5. Cotton: international trade prospects for 2007-2011