MAY 16, 2025 While the cotton market continues to react to headlines, this week brought a dose of fundamentals with the release of the 2025/26 supply and demand outlook.
Read More / Download ReportCould This Be the Beginning of Price Improvement? May 15, 2025 If cotton prices are to improve, it’s got to start sometime, somehow. If improvement is to be in our future, the underlying economic fundamentals must begin to swing in that direction and market uncertainties diminish.
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Read More / Download ReportFarmers’ Training Programme under the aegis of its Farmers’ Training Initiative on Tuesday, the 27th May 2025 in association with Mahaveer Ginning and Pressing at 221/3, Malkapur Road, Bodwad, Dist. Jalgaon in Khandesh region.
Read More / Download ReportFor Week Ending 08-May-2025 Net Upland Sales 2024-25 Net sales of Upland totaling 122,200 RB for 2024/2025 were up 86 percent from the previous week and 2 percent from the prior 4-week average.
Read More / Download ReportMay-2025 The forecast for 2025/26 U.S. cotton shows a small increase in production, higher exports,beginning and ending stocks, and unchanged consumption compared to 2024/25.
Read More / Download ReportTabulation & Chart regarding the Basis Comparison of ICS 105 with ICE Futures & Cotlook A Index - 12-05-2025 prepared by CAI for the information of CAI Members
Read More / Download ReportSeesaw Cotton Pricing Continues May 11, 2025 The year 1965 gave us the song “Catch Us if You Can.” Reference to those lyrics fits the scenario of a market continuing higher and higher. Maybe just the mention of it will seed a price jump in the market.
Read More / Download ReportMAY 9, 2025 Outside markets and ongoing headlines continue to pressure the cotton market. However, signs of a potential trade deal this week offered a rare dose of optimism. Next week brings USDA’s first official look at the 2025/26 crop year.
Read More / Download ReportFor Week Ending 01-May-2025 Net Upland Sales 2024-25 Net sales of Upland totaling 65,800 RB for 2024/2025 were down 39 percent from the previous week and 50 percent from the prior 4-week average.
Read More / Download ReportOutside Events Push Cotton Prices Closer to 70 Cents May 04, 2025 Cotton settled the week with a Happy Face as market participants moved closer to the realization that Washington’s tariff policy could be positive to both the market and to the economic wellbeing of the U.S.
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Read More / Download ReportMAY 2, 2025 The cotton market posted five consecutive days of losses, weighed down by weather and broader market headwinds. Although the trade war continues, there are signs that tariff relief may be on the horizon.
Read More / Download ReportFor Week Ending 24-Apr-2025 Net Upland Sales 2024-25 Net sales of Upland totaling 108,400 RB for 2024/2025 were up 4 percent from the previous week, but down 21 percent from the prior 4-week average.
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Read More / Download ReportLittle Hope of Improved Cotton Prices on the Horizon April 28, 2025 New crop cotton prices held the 70-cent line…well almost, slipping as last Friday’s trading session expired leaving the weekly close at 69.87 cents.
Read More / Download ReportAPRIL 25, 2025 The cotton market rallied, drawing strength from outside markets. While the trade war continues, there’s potential relief on the horizon regarding tariffs.
Read More / Download ReportU.S. EXPORT SALES For Week Ending 17-Apr-2025 Net Upland Sales 2024-25 Net sales of Upland totaling 104,000 RB for 2024/2025 were down 49 percent from the previous week and 22 percent from the prior 4-week average. Increases Vietnam 34,400 RB India 22,500 RB Pakistan 16,500 RB
Read More / Download ReportCotton 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
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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.
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