Cotton Production Grows 20% and Boosts Economy in Bahia

Cotton culture continues to expand in Western Bahia. According to data released by Aiba in the Crop Bulletin of July 21, 2025, the 2024/25 harvest registered an expressive growth of 20% in planted area compared to the previous cycle. The increase in area and investments in technology place the state among the main cotton-producing centers in the country.

Cotton culture continues to expand in Western Bahia. According to data released by Aiba in the Crop Bulletin of July 21, 2025, the 2024/25 harvest registered an expressive growth of 20% in planted area compared to the previous cycle. The increase in area and investments in technology place the state among the main cotton-producing poles in the country. This advance reflects a combination of favorable climatic conditions, efficient management, and the use of high-performance seeds. The modernization of cultivation practices has guaranteed excellent crop development and consolidated cotton as a strategic culture for regional agribusiness. Beyond fiber production, cotton cultivation drives a broad productive chain, ranging from direct job generation in the field to product industrialization. The growth of the 2024/25 harvest reinforces Bahia's role in supplying the national and international cotton market. Another factor contributing to the culture's performance is the technical ...