Abrapa, Author at Cotton Brazil Knowledge Hub

XXIII ANEA COTTON DINNER – Guest Talk by Raul Fangueiro

Professor Raul Fangueiro is Vice-Rector for Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Knowledge Transfer at the University of Minho (Portugal) and a Full Professor internationally recognized for his work in advanced materials, composites, and smart structures. He leads the FIBRENAMICS – Institute of Innovation on Fiber-based Materials and Composites and serves as a member of the Portuguese Council […]

XXIII ANEA COTTON DINNER – Guest Talk by António Braz Costa

António Braz Costa is a Mechanical Engineer graduated from the University of Minho, with a career spanning more than three decades dedicated to innovation, technology, and industrial development. He currently serves as Director General of CITEVE and President of CeNTI, while also leading and participating in several national and European organizations focused on innovation, advanced […]

Brazilian Cotton Outlook 2026 & Spinning Optimization

In this webinar, industry experts discuss the outlook for the global cotton market, projections for Brazilian cotton production and trade in 2026, and technical strategies to optimize spinning performance based on fiber attributes. What you will find in this session: Introduction by the Brazilian cotton sector Global cotton market perspectives and the outlook for the […]

Unlock Peak Performance: The Strategic Guide to Running Your Mill on 100% Brazilian Cotton

Mills that struggle with Brazilian cotton blame the fibre characteristics. Mills that succeed redesign the process. The difference is not the origin, it is operational intent and degree of technical know-how. Brazilian cotton has evolved into a performance-aligned fibre with global relevance. It delivers quality comparable to premium origins while remaining significantly competitive on cost, […]

From Farm to Port: Inside ABR-Log’s 2026 Roadmap

Brazil accounts for about 30% of global cotton exports, making it the largest exporter in the world. This leadership position has been built through sustained investment in its institutional framework across the value chain, including mechanised harvesting, structured ginning, and widespread sustainability certification. More than 80% of national production is covered under the ABR (Responsible […]

Quality Characteristics of Brazilian Fiber in the 2024/25 Crop and its Evolution

Brazilian cotton has steadily strengthened its position in global markets through scale and sustainability and a consistent and measurable improvement in fiber quality. The 2024/25 crop reflects this progression, supported by structured measurement systems, improved agronomy, and continuous engagement with spinning mills worldwide. As spinning operations become more precise and quality-driven, fiber consistency and predictability […]

Innovation in the Field: How Technology is Redefining Brazilian Cotton Quality

Brazilian cotton has evolved into a system where scale, technology, and discipline operate as a single integrated model. What differentiates Brazil is not just the adoption of advanced tools, but the way these tools are embedded into large-scale, standardised farming operations. Over time, cotton cultivation has shifted from experience-led practices to structured, data-backed decision-making. This […]

Cotton Brazil Outlook

The Cotton Brazil Outlook is an annual seminar organized by ABRAPA, in partnership with ApexBrasil and ANEA, held in various key importing countries. Its purpose is to bring together spinners, traders, government officials, and industry leaders from the host country to showcase crop status, export projections, quality, sustainability practices, and traceability to strengthen trade relations and promote Brazil’s socio-environmentally certified cotton.