MARCH 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.
Read More / Download ReportFor Week Ending 30-Jan-2025 Net Upland Sales 2024-25 Net sales of Upland totaling 188,900 RB for 2024/2025 were down 33 percent from the previous week and 30 percent from the prior 4-week average.
Read More / Download ReportBad Market Week Squeezes Cotton Prices February 03, 2025 Cotton prices fell through their yearlong major price support level, establishing a life-of-contract low and destroying the heretofore impenetrable 66-67 long-term support. The writing had been on the wall for some time, as prices had ba
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Read More / Download ReportJANUARY 31, 2025 Disappointing news pressured the cotton market to new lows this week, while a steady flow of economic data produced volatility in financial markets. Is there relief in sight for cotton prices? Get QuickTake’s read on the week’s events in five minutes.
Read More / Download ReportFor Week Ending 23-Jan-2025 Net Upland Sales 2024-25 Net sales of Upland totaling 280,000 RB for 2024/2025 were down 20 percent from the previous week, but up 20 percent from the prior 4-week average.
Read More / Download ReportA Few Marketing and Policy Updates and Other Thoughts January 27, 2025 Prices. Old crop futures (March 2025) have shown additional weakness in recent weeks. This is due to a bearish January USDA supply/demand report, sometimes good but too often weak exports, and growing concerns about demand.
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Read More / Download ReportAre Stronger Exports Signaling Imporved Cotton Demand? January 26, 2025 Cotton hit a positive note this past week in the export sales report, but we will need more. Too, there is another positive note that merits a few comments as well.
Read More / Download ReportJANUARY 24, 2025 A week of following headlines sparked brief reactions in the cotton market, but it remained relatively flat.
Read More / Download ReportFor Week Ending 16-Jan-2025 Net Upland Sales 2024-25 Net sales of Upland totaling 348,900 RB for 2024/2025--a marketing-year high--were up 10 percent from the previous week and 62 percent from the prior 4-week average.
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Read More / Download ReportThe Best Cure for Low Price is Low Prices January 17, 2025 Cotton continues to be hit hard by speculative funds as USDA supply demand estimates heap more bearish fundamentals on the market – even more than I expected (and even the casual reader of this column knows I have been very bearish).
Read More / Download ReportJANUARY 17, 2025 Cotton prices remain under pressure following a bearish USDA supply and demand report. Recent inflation trends also impacted the market.
Read More / Download ReportFor Week Ending 09-Jan-2025 Net Upland Sales 2024-25 Net sales of Upland totaling 316,200 RB for 2024/2025 were up noticeably from the previous week and up 71 percent from the prior 4-week average.
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Read More / Download ReportJANUARY 10, 2025 The cotton market remained quiet ahead of Friday’s WASDE report, which delivered a bearish outlook with increased U.S. production and higher ending stocks.
Read More / Download ReportJanuary-2025 COTTON: For the 2024/25 U.S. cotton balance sheet, production and ending stocks are increased while exports are reduced. Domestic use and beginning stocks are unchanged.
Read More / Download ReportFor Week Ending 02-Jan-2025 Net Upland Sales 2024-25 Net sales of Upland totaling 137,400 RB for 2024/2025 were up 7 percent from the previous week, but down 27 percent from the prior 4-week average.
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Read More / Download ReportJANUARY 3, 2025 Cotton futures have remained range-bound, with light trading volumes and underwhelming export sales and shipments. While stock markets showed strong back-to-back performance, cotton continues to face challenges from a stronger U.S. dollar.
Read More / Download ReportFor Week Ending 26-Dec-2024 Net Upland Sales 2024-25 Net sales of Upland totaling 128,900 RB for 2024/2025 were down 54 percent from the previous week and 35 percent from the prior 4-week average.
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