Brazil shipped 146.8 thousand tonnes of cotton during the third week of June [1].
The increase in export volume signals a strengthening of Brazil's position in the global textile supply chain. As a major producer, shifts in Brazilian shipping volumes often influence international cotton pricing and availability.
Data from Secex, the Secretaria do Comércio Exterior, shows that the total volume shipped during this period exceeded the 132.8 thousand tonnes recorded during the same week in 2025 [1]. This represents a growth in the total tonnage leaving Brazilian ports compared to the previous year.
The pace of shipments also accelerated. The average daily export volume rose to 10.49 thousand tonnes [1]. This figure marks a 58% increase from the daily average of 6.64 thousand tonnes reported during the corresponding period last year [1].
These figures reflect the logistical movement of cotton bales from Brazilian agricultural hubs to international markets. The surge in daily averages suggests an intensification of shipping activity at ports during this specific window of the month.
“Brazil shipped 146.8 thousand tonnes of cotton during the third week of June”
The rise in both total volume and daily shipping averages indicates an increase in operational efficiency or a higher immediate demand for Brazilian cotton. When daily export rates climb by over 50%, it typically suggests that exporters are accelerating shipments to meet specific contract windows or reacting to favorable market conditions in the global textile industry.
