Uzbekistan: Cotton and Products Update
Despite continued water deficit in the South and some pest problems during vegetation in some regions, in general, this year’s weather conditions were favorable for growers and Post forecasts marketing year (MY) 2014-2015 lint production at 4.3 million bales. The government of Uzbekistan continues to encourage investments in higher value cotton products to meet the goal of retaining 50 percent of Uzbek cotton for domestic textiles production by the end of 2015.
