**Abstract**

Cotton can be grown in a wide variety of geographical regions worldwide. It is a valuable crop as it contributes positively to the economy of the regions and countries with its wide range of use, added value and employment opportunities. Beyond its being just an agricultural commodity, cotton has strategic importance for Türkiye where there have been ideal regions for cultivation. Growing interest in natural fiber and rising living standards increase the demand for cotton. In this study, in addition to the general information on cotton crops and their cultivation, explanations and interpretations were made on production and trade particularly in Türkiye and trade generally in the world for this crop based on the recent cotton production and trade data.

**Keywords:** cotton production, cotton trade, strategic product, employment, Türkiye
