Will a revival of Malawi’s textile industry increase lint production?
The revival of the local textile industry could further increase the flow of Malawi cotton from growers and ginners upstream. However, even without a recovery of the Malawi textile industry there are ample market opportunities for the sale of increased volumes of cotton lint within the region.
Why has cotton production declined in Malawi?
Cotton – Textile – Apparel Value Chain Report Malawi Since the late 1980s, cotton production has declined in Malawi. This was a result of many factors including the structure of the industry, the dominance of the public sector in the purchasing of cotton, decreasing productivity and latterly declining world prices.
Does Malawi have a good quality cotton crop?
Malawi used to have the reputation for producing a well-graded middle-level quality of cotton. However, the crop has deteriorated in several respects including mixing of different grades, limited grading by farmers and polypropylene contamination, though the latter now seems to be reducing.
Does Malawi export cotton lint?
Please note that the figure of 1999, export of 599,518 MT of cotton lint, cannot be right as the total production is only 6,000 MT. As expected, the export of fabrics has decreased fast. The Annual External Trade Report of the Malawi Government shows that with respect to cotton lint, Malawi only exports cotton lint that is ¡°not carded or combed¡±.