Cotton futures closed lower on Friday under profit-taking pressure, with the nearby contract losing over 100 points, though it still posted a weekly gain. Managed money further increased net long positions, and export commitments for the new crop year ran well ahead of the prior year's pace.
Cotton futures held steady with minimal net movement as the seven-day forecast showed largely dry conditions across Texas with only scattered light rainfall expected. The Cotlook A Index was unchanged and ICE certified stocks held steady, while the Adjusted World Price was raised.
| Product | Region | Incoterm Basis | Price | Last Updated Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cotton | China | FOB | USD 1,068.53/MT | August 2026 |
| Cotton | India | FOB | USD 980.35/MT | August 2026 |
| Cotton | USA | FOB | USD 1,623.11/MT | August 2026 |
| Cotton | Germany | CIF | USD 1,168.23/MT | August 2026 |
| Cotton | Canada | CIF | USD 1,629.19/MT | August 2026 |
| Cotton | China | FOB | USD 1,060.70/MT | July 2026 |
| Cotton | India | FOB | USD 927.37/MT | July 2026 |
| Cotton | USA | FOB | USD 1,509.87/MT | July 2026 |
| Cotton | Germany | CIF | USD 1,091.80/MT | July 2026 |
| Cotton | Canada | CIF | USD 1,511.31/MT | July 2026 |
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In the USA, the average price of Cotton rose from approximately USD 1,509.87/MT (FOB) in July to about USD 1,623.11/MT in August, an increase of ~7.5%. In the US, drought hit crops hard, with only 36% of the crop rated good or excellent in mid-September. This tightened supply and lifted prices, which peaked around the end of August. Globally, production is expected to fall 5.6 million bales short of mill use, the largest gap in several years, which kept the market firm. India also saw a solid rise of about 5.7%, from ~USD 927.37/MT (FOB) to ~USD 980.35/MT, while China edged up only ~0.7%, from ~USD 1,060.70/MT (FOB) to ~USD 1,068.53/MT. In India, prices moved up steadily through August and into mid-September, following the global trend. China's gains stayed small, as state reserve auctions from late July and high commercial stocks kept local supply comfortable. In September, prices eased as US export sales slowed at higher levels.
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According to Procurement Resource, in the near term, cotton prices are likely to stay firm on tight global supply, though reserve sales and weaker export buying may limit further gains.
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In China, Cotton prices were ~RMB 7.2/kg in April 2026 and ~RMB 7.1/kg in May 2026, showing a slight decline as downstream buying stayed cautious despite supportive supply signals during Q2’26. World cotton ending stocks were reduced from 71.84 million bales in May 2026 to 71.13 million bales in June 2026, giving the market some price floor. China’s MY 2026/27 cotton production was projected at 7.2 MMT, down 4.5%, but the textile off-season, weak home textile and apparel orders, and immediate-need buying by small and medium mills kept prices soft. Textile enterprise operating rates in major regions stood at 74.2% as of June 26, 2026, showing limited mill-side momentum. In India, Cotton prices rose from ~INR 80.59/kg to ~INR 85.76/kg, respectively, during the first two months of the second quarter, showing a ~6.4% increase, supported by firmer mill use and textile export demand. However, the temporary customs-duty exemption on cotton imports from June 1'26, to October 31, 2026, may improve supply for mills and reduce cost pressure.
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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