| Product | Region | Incoterm Basis | Price | Last Updated Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cotton | China | FOB | USD 1,056.47/MT | May 2026 |
| Cotton | India | FOB | USD 902.75/MT | May 2026 |
| Cotton | USA | FOB | USD 1,482.44/MT | May 2026 |
| Cotton | Germany | CIF | USD 1,072.99/MT | May 2026 |
| Cotton | Canada | CIF | USD 1,482.44/MT | May 2026 |
| Cotton | China | FOB | USD 1055/MT | April 2026 |
| Cotton | India | FOB | USD 849/MT | April 2026 |
| Cotton | USA | FOB | USD 1,482/MT | April 2026 |
| Cotton | Germany | CIF | USD 1,072/MT | April 2026 |
| Cotton | Canada | CIF | USD 1,482/MT | April 2026 |
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Cotton prices reflected a cautious but supported trend during Q1’26, as the market balanced comfortable availability against weather-related production risks and soft downstream demand. ICE (International Cotton Exchange) cotton futures largely remained in the upper-60 cent range, while USDA spot quotations averaged ~64.69 cents/lb in late March, up from ~64.59 cents/lb the previous week and ~62.04 cents/lb a year earlier.
On the supply side, planting conditions across the U.S. remained highly weather-sensitive, with drought intensifying in parts of Texas, Oklahoma, the Delta, and the Southeast, while producers in several regions delayed aggressive forward commitments and kept offerings moderate to light. At the same time, India’s cotton output for 2025–26 was revised upward to ~320.5 lakh bales, improving domestic availability and limiting global supply concerns.
Demand, however, remained uneven, as domestic and export mill buying stayed cautious despite moderate yarn demand and inquiries from markets such as Vietnam, China, and Turkey. Overall, the market remained supported by crop risk and cost inflation, but upside was restrained by ample inventories and subdued apparel-led consumption.
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According to Procurement Resource, cotton prices are expected to remain range-bound with intermittent volatility, as weather-related crop risks and rising production costs are likely to offset supply and weak textile demand.
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India's cotton markets experienced downward pressure during the fourth quarter, influenced by the government's extension of duty-free import provisions. Quarterly import volumes reached record levels, rising compared to the prior year as textile mills shifted procurement toward cheaper overseas sources offering better quality fibre. This import activity coincided with domestic production challenges stemming from adverse weather conditions across major growing states, including Maharashtra, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana, where heavy and unseasonal rainfall damaged crops and pushed output to its lowest level in over a decade and a half. Despite reduced domestic availability, prices declined as duty-free access created cost advantages for imported material.
Domestic spot prices moved downward in alignment with international benchmarks, creating gaps between market realizations and officially announced minimum support prices. Cotton Corporation procurement operations expanded across multiple states and districts, though delayed contract finalization with ginning units limited immediate intervention. Farmer distress intensified as arrivals accelerated while spot prices remained depressed, forcing sales below support thresholds. The textile industry faced pressures from elevated import competition and contracting export orders following tariff increases by a key destination market, resulting in reduced domestic consumption forecasts.
Cotton is obtained from the seeds of cotton plants that mainly compose cellulose and have a natural shine and thus is widely used as a natural fiber in the textile industry. Its softness, absorbency and breathability make it ideal for synthesis of several types of apparel.
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