Bangladesh surpassed India and Pakistan in cotton yield rate

08-Jul-2025 08:38 PM

Dhaka. Although cotton is cultivated over a limited area in Bangladesh, its yield rate is rising steadily. According to the Economic Survey 2025 report by the Government of Pakistan, Bangladesh has now surpassed both Pakistan and India in average cotton yield. However, due to the limited sowing area, its total cotton production remains relatively low.

As per the report, government data from Bangladesh shows that the average cotton yield has increased to 734 kg per hectare.

This is higher than Pakistan’s yield rate of 717 kg per hectare and significantly above India’s average productivity of 436 kg per hectare.

This data challenges the conventional belief that higher production areas necessarily lead to higher yield rates. While India remains far ahead of its neighbors in terms of total cotton production, a yield rate comparable to Pakistan or Bangladesh could boost its output even further.

Bangladesh has made notable strides by adopting modern cotton cultivation methods and investing in improved crop management.

Enhanced techniques for pest and disease control have reduced crop losses and contributed to the rise in productivity. In contrast, India and Pakistan continue to face challenges with pest infestations and inconsistent seed quality.

Bangladesh’s progress demonstrates the effectiveness of focusing on efficient resource use and technological adoption.

India and Pakistan may benefit from studying and implementing similar practices to maximize productivity and improve the overall quality of their cotton crops.