With a development in the agricultural sector, Iran expects to produce 65,000 tons of cotton by the end of the current Iranian calendar year, which concludes on March 20, 2025.
The announcement was made by Ebrahim Hezarjaribi, the Director of the Cotton Plan at the Ministry of Agriculture, in an exclusive interview with IRIB, the soleIranian public service broadcaster.
“Harvesting of cotton has started in the country since September, and we anticipate reaching our target by year-end,” Hezarjaribi stated.
Iran’s textile industry requires 150,000 to 180,000 tons of cotton annually, with domestic producers supplying about 40 to 50 percent of the demand. “The rest of the country’s needs are met through imports,” Hezarjaribi added.
This expected production represents a steady stride in reducing reliance on imports and bolstering local agriculture.
Experts see this as a vital step toward self-sufficiency in the textile sector, despite the challenges of meeting full market demand domestically.
Notably, efforts are ongoing to enhance cotton cultivation and efficiency, with government and industry leaders.
