Shifting fundamentals - new opportunities in the US cotton sector


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Date: July, 2004

Abstract: The United States (US) has consistently played a major role in the cotton value chain for many decades, both as a producer and processor of the fibre. The industry is spread across the country with differentials in quality, logistics and production systems influencing the development of internal and export focused micro-sectors within the US. Recently however, changes in environmental lobbying powers, competition from alternative corps and other cotton countries combined with a protracted and fi...

Research Type: F&A Review


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