Cotton exporters extend export season for 30 days

The Cotton Exporters Association approved a 30-day extension to the 2017-2018 cotton export season, association head Nabil Al Santaricy said. The season usually runs from December-August, but exporters still have 7,000 tonnes of remaining shipments to fulfil. Cotton exports during the season registered a 55,000 tonnes with 44.7% growth y-o-y.