Greece: Cotton and Products Annual
Cotton is a crop of high importance for Greek agricultural production, accounting for more than 8 percent of total agricultural output. Greece’s MY 2014/15 cotton production is estimated at 1,286,000 bales, down 6 percent from the previous season due to heavy rains during harvest which affected the color and quality of the lint. Greece is a major cotton exporter. Turkey was the main destination for Greek cotton during MY 2013/14, representing approximately 51 percent of total exports.