Global cotton markets remain fragile, with China stabilizing post-tariff, New York futures hitting new lows under speculative pressure, and the USDA’s cautious 2025/26 outlook reflecting persistent demand uncertainty. This report examines the factors contributing to this trend, offering an in-depth analysis of cotton futures markets in New York and China, alongside international price movements by origin. The report also evaluates the domestic cotton markets in key producing and consuming nations, including China, India, Pakistan, Turkey, and Brazil. For further research and insight, daily and historical data are available for download, providing a valuable resource for stakeholders in the cotton industry. Read more...

The dramatic reduction in US-China tariffs has sparked renewed optimism across global cotton markets, with futures surging in both countries and expectations rising for a revival in trade flows, improved US export prospects, and broader bullish momentum despite recent price softness. This report examines the factors contributing to this trend, offering an in-depth analysis of cotton futures markets in New York and China, alongside international price movements by origin. The report also evaluates the domestic cotton markets in key producing and consuming nations, including China, India, Pakistan, Turkey, and Brazil. For further research and insight, daily and historical data are available for download, providing a valuable resource for stakeholders in the cotton industry. Read more...

Global cotton markets steadied last week as New York futures surged on the unwinding of short positions and technical buying, while China’s holiday pause signaled possible price weakness ahead, and global trade braced for the impact of looming U.S. tariffs despite resilient markets in India and Pakistan. This report examines the factors contributing to this trend, offering an in-depth analysis of cotton futures markets in New York and China, alongside international price movements by origin. The report also evaluates the domestic cotton markets in key producing and consuming nations, including China, India, Pakistan, Turkey, and Brazil. For further research and insight, daily and historical data are available for download, providing a valuable resource for stakeholders in the cotton industry. Read more...

Cotton prices have stayed firm in the past seven days amid a sharp fall in US cotton exports to China and resilient cotton prices on Chinese domestic market. This report examines the factors contributing to this trend, offering an in-depth analysis of cotton futures markets in New York and China, alongside international price movements by origin. The report also evaluates the domestic cotton markets in key producing and consuming nations, including China, India, Pakistan, Turkey, and Brazil. For further research and insight, daily and historical data are available for download, providing a valuable resource for stakeholders in the cotton industry. Read more...