During Q1’26, cotton lint prices reflected a cautiously supported trend as weather-driven production risks balanced against adequate global availability. Market movement stayed mostly stable with mild upward pressure during the quarter, supported by planting uncertainty and limited producer offerings. India’s cotton production for the 2025–26 season was estimated at approximately 320.5 lakh bales, improving domestic availability and limiting stronger global supply concerns. Downstream demand from spinning mills, yarn producers, apparel manufacturers, and textile exporters remained cautious due to weak garment consumption and delayed order placement from international buyers. Procurement from Vietnam, China, and Turkey continued steadily but remained selective because of elevated freight, packaging, and chemical costs across textile supply chains. Rising logistics and insurance costs linked to geopolitical disruptions also added pressure on export-oriented textile trade during the quarter.
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According to Procurement Resource, cotton lint prices are expected to remain stable to slightly firm, supported by ongoing crop-weather uncertainty and rising production costs, though ample inventories and cautious textile demand may continue limiting stronger upward movement.
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| Product | Category | Region | Price | Time Period |
| Cotton Lint | Agriculture, Farming and Commodity | China | 2145 USD/MT | July 2025 |
| Cotton Lint | Agriculture, Farming and Commodity | China | 2145 USD/MT | December 2025 |
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In China, cotton lint prices fluctuating within a range during the second half of 2025. The prices were about 2145 USD/MT (Spot FD) in July and around 2145 USD/MT in December. Prices entered the period on an upward trajectory, climbing to a notable high in the early weeks of the half. This rise was driven by tightening commercial inventories, reduced import volumes due to quota constraints, and weather-related concerns in Xinjiang that disrupted production expectations. Spot market sentiment was further supported by futures market gains, which lifted buying interest across the supply chain. However, prices reversed course sharply as the period progressed, reaching their lowest point in the middle of the half-year. The correction reflected a combination of factors, including accelerated new cotton harvesting in Xinjiang, rising supply expectations from a bumper crop, and persistently weak downstream demand. Textile mill operating rates remained subdued across inland regions, and yarn sales were slow, limiting procurement activity. International cotton prices also faced pressure from trade policy uncertainty and a stronger U.S. dollar, adding to the bearish market tone. As the period drew towards a close, prices recovered progressively. Inventory drawdowns, stable purchasing by traders, and a relatively contained demand outlook contributed to the price rebound, closing the period on a firmer note.
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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