Europe holds a strategic position in the global cotton market, combining centuries-old tradition with innovative agricultural practices. With production dominated by Greece and Spain, EU Cotton constitutes the foundation of responsible and sustainable production.
The European Union ranks among the ten largest cotton exporters worldwide, with an annual production of around 360.000 tons. This quantity accounts for:
•2% of world production.
•40% of EU domestic needs.
75% percent of the cotton is exported to Mediterranean countries (Turkey, Egypt, Morocco) and Southeast Asia, while the remaining 25% is used domestically, boosting the textile industry in Europe.
EU Cotton promotes sustainable agriculture!
Reducing water waste using precision technologies.
Minimizing the use of pesticides to protect ecosystems.
Ensuring pure fibres, reducing waste.
The commitment to sustainability makes Europe a model of environmental responsibility in agriculture.
From luxury shirts and dresses to baby wear.
Bed linen, towels, covers.
Filters, medical supplies, environmental products.
Cotton production supports thousands of farming families
Stimulates job creation in remote areas.
Empowers local communities through rural development.
Contributes to the European and global textile industry.