Cotton Production Projected to Hit 15,000 MT

NAIS- Government is projecting an increase in cotton production of about 15,000 metric tonnes during the 2026-2027 farming season. Secretary to the Cabinet, PATRICK KANGWA says this follows various interventions being implemented by the government to revive the cotton industry. Mr KANGWA has noted that production had peaked to 275,000 metric tonnes in 2012 but declined to 9,000 metric tonnes in 2025. He has explained that government interventions have included the revival of the Zambia China Mulungushi Textiles and amendment and enactment of the Cotton Act of 2025. Mr KANGWA said this in Lusaka in a statement to mark the launch of the 2026 World Cotton Day, which is commemorated annually on October 7. This year’s theme is BUILDING PROSPERITY THROUGH TRADE, TRANSFORMATION AND PARTNERSHIP.