
According to textile industry statistics, cotton is one of the main raw materials in manufacturing textiles and clothing.




South African Cotton Producers Organisation (SACPO) is the representative body and mouthpiece of South African cotton producers.
South African Cotton Ginners Association (SACGA) represents South African cotton ginners.
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An association of members of cotton producing, consuming and trading countries.
THE COTTON INDUSTRY
According to textile industry statistics cotton is one of the main raw materials in the manufacturing of textiles and clothing.




South African Cotton Producers Organisation (SACPO) is the representative body and mouthpiece of South African cotton producers.
South African Cotton Ginners Association (SACGA) represents South African cotton ginners.

The ARC’s Institute for Industrial Crops (ARC-IIC) is the main body responsible for cotton research.