| Product | Region | Incoterm Basis | Price | Last Updated Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cotton Lint | China | FOB | USD 2,662.44/MT | August 2026 |
| Cotton Lint | India | CIF | USD 2,753.44/MT | August 2026 |
| Cotton Lint | Germany | CIF | USD 2,776.44/MT | August 2026 |
| Cotton Lint | Australia | CIF | USD 2,757.44/MT | August 2026 |
| Cotton Lint | Brazil | CIF | USD 2,804.44/MT | August 2026 |
| Cotton Lint | China | FOB | USD 2,606.39/MT | July 2026 |
| Cotton Lint | India | CIF | USD 2,713.20/MT | July 2026 |
| Cotton Lint | Germany | CIF | USD 2,740.02/MT | July 2026 |
| Cotton Lint | Australia | CIF | USD 2,704.85/MT | July 2026 |
| Cotton Lint | Brazil | CIF | USD 2,778.00/MT | July 2026 |
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In China, the average price of Cotton Lint rose from ~USD 2,606.39/MT (FOB) in July to ~USD 2,662.44/MT in August, an increase of ~2.2%. India followed with a smaller gain, as average import prices climbed about 1.5% from ~USD 2,713.20/MT (CIF) to ~USD 2,753.44/MT. Global supply tightened during the quarter, as drought hit the US crop, now forecast at 13.2 million bales, and world ending stocks were projected at their lowest level since 2011/12. Renewed Middle East tensions added volatility, and prices peaked around the end of August. Higher polyester prices made cotton more attractive to spinning mills, which supported demand. In China, state reserve auctions began in late July and added supply, while high commercial stocks limited gains. Indian prices rose in line with global markets, but import needs are expected to fall due to high opening stocks. In September, prices eased as US export sales slowed at higher price levels.
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According to Procurement Resource, in the near term, cotton lint prices are likely to stay firm on tight global stocks, though reserve sales and slower export buying may limit further gains.
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In the Chinese markets, Cotton Lint prices reduced slightly to about USD 2,595/MT in June from around USD 2,611/MT in the previous month. Chinese cotton lint conditions remained soft as textile mills maintained cautious procurement during the seasonal slowdown in apparel and home-textile orders. Expectations of lower domestic crop availability provided some support, but adequate inventories and subdued downstream orders prevented sellers from achieving stronger increases. Spinners focused on immediate production requirements rather than inventory accumulation, keeping market movement limited. Indian Cotton Lint monthly average prices were around USD 2,678/MT in May and approx. USD 2,683/MT during the second quarter of 2026. Cotton prices in the region were sustained at slightly higher level due to relatively good consumption of the commodity by spinning mills and higher export demand. However, greater availability of imported cotton prevented any further rise in prices in the quarter. Mills were conscious of margins on yarn and export orders, thus absorbing only as much as needed.
Cotton, a soft, fluffy staple fibre, is one of the most significant crops grown for commercial purpose across the world. Cotton Lint is one of the three primary products obtained via cotton production. It is the raw fibre which is pressed into bales at the cotton gin after extracting it from the plant. Around 100 kg seed cotton can produce 35 to 42 kg of cotton lint, which is widely utilised in textile industry.
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Cotton Lint is produced through the ginning and pressing of raw cotton. In this process, extraneous materials like leaves, seeds, various organic materials, etc. are separated from cotton to produce Cotton Lint, which is then sold to spinning mills to make different yarn types.
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