ABSTRACT
During the last eight years Australian production of cotton lint has increased nearly seven fold, with output in 1984-85 projected to be around 180,000 metric tons. While this still represents the equivalent of only six per cent of United States output, Australia has emerged as a significant competitor for the U.S. in key export markets, notably Japan. This paper reviews the factors that have led to this rapid growth in the Australian industry, draws implications for the industry's future growth, and assesses its likely future role in world cotton trade.
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