The International Cotton Trade

This book includes every aspect of the cotton trade, starting with the history and background, its growth and production patterns. It goes on to examine the international trade itself, the key players, recent trends, and a look at cotton prices, forecasting, and the factors that affect the cotton price. The author looks at end uses for cotton by analysing the garment industry as a whole and the competition for cotton. This is related to cotton consumption and the global economics of this commodity. The final chapter looks to the future and attempts to forecast trends for the industry over the coming years.

Table des matières

History and background of cotton; The growing of cotton; The genetics of cotton; World cotton production; World cotton consumption.

Détails du produit

• Auteurs: Julian Roche, Roche Julian
• Edition: Elsevier Science & Technology
• Langues: Anglais
• Format d'édition: Livre Relié
• Sortie: 01.04.1994
• EAN: 9781855731042
• ISBN: 978-1-85573-104-2
• Dimensions: 155 mm x 233 mm x 229 mm
• Poids: 730 g
• Thème: International Trade
• Catégories: Sciences naturelles, médecine, informatique, technique > Biologie > Agriculture, horticulture; sylviculture, pisciculture, alimentation; Sciences sociales, droit, économie > Economie > Branches spécifiques de l'économie; Industrien und Branchenstudien, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Industries / General, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / International / General, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Textiles & Polymers, Business / Economics / Finance, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Industries / Manufacturing, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Investments & Securities / Commodities / General, Manufacturing industries, International Trade, Textile & fibre technology, Textiles and fibres, International trade and commerce