US Cotton and Japan

Paper Summary:

The paper explains why U.S. cotton is the cotton of choice for leading brands. The paper also describes the United States cotton industry and examines why Japan is an important export market for US cotton.

Outline:
Cotton
US Cotton
The US Cotton Industry
Japan as a Key Market for US Cotton Exports

From the Paper:

"Cotton is the single most important textile fiber in the world. It accounts for over 40 percent of total world fiber production. The United States, China and India provide over half of the world's cotton, although it is grown in more than 80 countries worldwide. In terms of cotton production, the United States ranks second to China, but it is the leading exporter of cotton in the world (Cotton Overview, 2006). Cotton is a strong fiber with a tenacity of 3-5 gram force per decitex, dependent on the moisture content and test conditions. Its strength usually increases as it absorbs water and it does not stretch easily (Cotton, 1996)."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Best Export Markets for US Cotton. (2004). Available: http://www.citd.org/files/global/booklets/CottonFinal2004.pdf.
• Cotton. (1996). 21st Century Universal Encyclopedia 8. (pp. 60-61). Sydney: Regency Publishing.
• Cotton Overview. (2006. April 20). USDA Economic Research Service. [online]. Available: http://www.ers.usda.gov/Briefing/Cotton/.
• Focus on Japan: The World's Second Largest Economy. (2006). US Commercial Service. Available: http://www.buyusa.gov/japan/en/mom.html#_section6.
• Japan. (2006. April 20). The World Fact Book. Available: http://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/geos/ja.html#Intro.

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