Cotton Prices Remain Range Bound Despite Small Rally April 18, 2025 It is a wonderful weekend – Easter around the Globe. May all find peace and goodness.
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Read More / Download ReportAPRIL 17, 2025 Market volatility persisted, but cotton prices were more or less unchanged by the week’s end. The ongoing trade war remained a focal point, while economic concerns led to losses in the stock market.
Read More / Download ReportFor Week Ending 10-Apr-2025 Net Upland Sales 2024-25 Net sales of Upland totaling 202,000 RB for 2024/2025 were up 76 percent from the previous week and 88 percent from the prior 4-week average.
Read More / Download ReportMarket Fundamentals Providing Better Footing for Cotton Prices April 14, 2025 The market gave cotton a bit more footing this past week as price activity returned to trading fundamentals as opposed to the news media’s chaotic presentation of tariffs and the resulting Wall Street knee jerk activ
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Read More / Download ReportAPRIL 11, 2025 Market volatility persisted after the Trump Administration’s announcement and subsequent pause of tariffs on key U.S. trading partners.
Read More / Download ReportApril-2025 COTTON: In this month’s 2024/25 U.S. cotton balance sheet, the only changes are a 100,000-bale reduction in exports to 10.9 million bales and an increase in ending stocks of the same amount to 5.0 million bales.
Read More / Download ReportFor Week Ending 03-Apr-2025 Net Upland Sales 2024-25 Net sales of Upland totaling 115,100 RB for 2024/2025 were down 11 percent from the previous week and 22 percent from the prior 4-week average.
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Read More / Download ReportDespite Tariff Confusion, Low Cotton Prices Are Likely Temporary April 07, 2025 It’s only temporary. The talking heads will go to sleep, and their tariff confusion will disappear sooner than later. Cotton prices at 63 cents are little changed from six weeks ago. Equities, bonds, and most commo
Read More / Download ReportPlanting Intentions Overview and Considerations April 06, 2025 Farmers say they intend to plant 9.87 million acres of cotton this year – down 11.8% from last year. This is based on a survey of producers conducted by USDA during the first two weeks of March.
Read More / Download ReportTHE COTTON ASSOCIATION OF INDIA (CAI) HOSTED A WELCOME RECEPTION IN HONOUR OF THE DELEGATION FROM AUSTRALIAN COTTON SHIPPERS ASSOCIATION (ACSA) AT CRICKET CLUB OF INDIA LTD., MUMBAI ON FRIDAY, THE 4th APRIL 2025.
Read MoreA 5-member Delegation from Australian Cotton Shippers Association comprising ACSA Chair and CEO visited CAI Headquarters yesterday and met all CAI Board of Directors. Thereafter, a Seminar on Australian Cotton was held and a Brief Presentation was made by Mr. Cliff White, ACSA Chair. The resentation
Read MoreTabulation & Chart regarding the Basis Comparison of ICS 105 with ICE Futures & Cotlook A Index - 05-04-2025 prepared by CAI for the information of CAI Members
Read More / Download ReportAPRIL 4, 2025 Markets plunged into turmoil following the Trump Administration’s announcement of tariffs on key U.S. trading partners. The cotton market hit its daily trading limit to close the week under intense risk-off pressure.
Read More / Download ReportFor Week Ending 27-Mar-2025 Net Upland Sales 2024-25 Net sales of Upland totaling 129,100 RB for 2024/2025 were up 53 percent from the previous week, but down 26 percent from the prior 4-week average.
Read More / Download ReportCotton Market Teasing Higher Prices-But Not Quite Yet March 30, 2025 The cotton market teased us again with the old crop May contract nearing the 68-cent mark and very active trading above 67 cents. However, the May backed off and settled the week slightly below 67 cents. It’s okay for the
Read More / Download ReportMARCH 28, 2025 Cotton prices rose this week but remained within a tight trading range. Export shipments remained strong, yet mill demand stayed soft. The technical trends outlook remains weak.
Read More / Download ReportFor Week Ending 20-Mar-2025 Net Upland Sales 2024-25 Net sales of Upland totaling 84,400 RB for 2024/2025 were down 17 percent from the previous week and 57 percent from the prior 4-week average.
Read More / Download ReportMarket Watches Mother Nature as Cotton Planting Begins March 24, 2025 Time moves on, but old crop cotton prices remain mired in the doldrums of a flat market and will continue to be stuck in those same doldrums for another 8-10 weeks.
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Read More / Download ReportMARCH 21, 2025 *Cotton prices were lower this week while stock markets regained some recent losses. Export shipments stayed strong, but mill demand softened. With a weak technical and fundamental outlook and broader economic factors weighing on prices, can any positive shift occur or are challeng
Read More / Download ReportFor Week Ending 13-Mar-2025 Net Upland Sales 2024-25 Net sales of Upland totaling 101,100 RB for 2024/2025 were down 63 percent from the previous week and 59 percent from the prior 4-week average.
Read More / Download ReportCotton Price Improvement Is On the Horizon March 15, 2025 Buy December calls. Buy July calls. Maybe do a 71-75 cent spread.
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Read More / Download ReportMARCH 14, 2025 Cotton prices recovered slightly this week, although fundamentals remain bearish. Stock markets struggled with ongoing trade tensions and economic concerns.
Read More / Download ReportFor Week Ending 06-Mar-2025 Net Upland Sales 2024-25 Net sales of Upland totaling 271,800 RB for 2024/2025 were up 13 percent from the previous week and from the prior 4-week average.
Read More / Download ReportMarch-2025 COTTON: There are no changes to this month’s 2024/25 U.S. cotton balance sheet. The 2024/25 season average upland farm price projection is reduced to 63 cents per pound.
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Read More / Download ReportTariff or No Tariff, Current Cotton Price Drops Not Surprising March 07, 2025 Cotton found a rollercoaster ride on the week, slipping down to the 63-cent level that we forecast. But a bit of profit taking on the heels of a solid export sales report saw a triple-digit price increase back to the
Read More / Download ReportMARCH 7, 2025 Cotton prices remained under pressure this week, weighed down by volatile tariff news. Stock markets faced similar headwinds, erasing all gains made in 2025.
Read More / Download ReportFor Week Ending 27-Feb-2025 Net Upland Sales 2024-25 Net sales of Upland totaling 241,500 RB for 2024/2025 were up 45 percent from the previous week and 6 percent from the prior 4-week average.
Read More / Download ReportUgly Price Picture as Cotton Moves to May Contract March 03, 2025 Unfortunately, the cotton market performed as expected during the past week, with the new spot month May futures contract free falling to the expiring March contract lows and setting up another challenge of the 65-cent market lo
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Read More / Download ReportFEBRUARY 28, 2025 Cotton prices fell under pressure from trade tensions and a weak technical outlook. USDA reported that cotton acreage is expected to decrease next year while production remains nearly unchanged.
Read More / Download ReportFor Week Ending 20-Feb-2025 Net Upland Sales 2024-25 Net sales of Upland totaling 166,900 RB for 2024/2025 were down 47 percent from the previous week and 35 percent from the prior 4-week average.
Read More / Download ReportA Bit of Sunshine for the Cotton Market? February 24, 2025 Finally, there is some positive news in the cotton market…but truthfully, it may be too little, too late. Either way, it does bode well for 2025 crop price prospects – that is, the crop that will go in the ground later this year.
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Read More / Download ReportFEBRUARY 21, 2025 Cotton prices saw a slight bounce before pulling back, driven by a mix of market pressure and external factors. Despite strong export sales, the outlook remains uncertain, with rising concerns over tariffs and global economic stability.
Read More / Download ReportFor Week Ending 13-Feb-2025 Net Upland Sales 2024-25 Net sales of Upland totaling 312,500 RB for 2024/2025 were up 28 percent from the previous week and 18 percent from the prior 4-week average.
Read More / Download ReportShort Squeeze and New Trading Range On Tap for Cotton? February 15, 2025 The best news is that a few are now predicting that the old crop March, May, and July futures contracts look to have a trading range between 67 and 75 cents. Let’s hope they are correct.
Read More / Download ReportAs part of our ongoing efforts to support cotton farmers, CAI is organising a two-days Farmers’ Training Programme on 11th April 2025 – 12th April, 2025, aimed at educating growers on best agricultural practices, sustainability, pest management, and quality enhancement.
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Read More / Download ReportFEBRUARY 14, 2025 *The cotton market saw a slight bounce as traders exited March positions and tariff news continuing to drive volatility across all markets. Have cotton prices found a floor, or will the approaching March First Notice Day bring more volatility as the focus shifts to the May contr
Read More / Download ReportFor Week Ending 06-Feb-2025 Net Upland Sales 2024-25 Net sales of Upland totaling 244,700 RB for 2024/2025 were up 30 percent from the previous week, but down 14 percent from the prior 4-week average.
Read More / Download ReportFebruary-2025 COTTON: Changes to this month’s 2024/25 U.S. cotton balance sheet are minimal with domestic mill use reduced 100,000 bales and ending stocks raised by the same amount for an ending stocks-to-use ratio of 39 percent. Production, beginning stocks, and exports are unchanged. The 2024
Read More / Download ReportDemand Still Not Painting a Pretty Picture for Cotton February 10, 2025 After a full week of lower prices, the market renewed its teasing with four consecutive days of higher moves. That appeared positive until one realized that the weekly March settlement was only 65.63 – up a few meager 10 o
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Read More / Download ReportFEBRUARY 7, 2025 Tariffs caused volatility in the markets this week. As the market responds to these uncertainties and looks toward next week’s updated supply and demand report, can cotton prices see some stabilization? Get QuickTake’s read on the week’s events in five minutes.
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