Cotton

Monsoon Prospects: Emerging El Niño Raises Fresh Concerns For India’s Cotton And Textile Industry

Textile Insights July 9, 2026

Delayed rains, slower cotton sowing and an evolving El Niño pattern could influence fibre availability, prices and the textile value chain in the months ahead India’s South-West monsoon in 2026 has arrived with a mixed outlook, bringing cautious optimism for agriculture while raising

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Zimbabwe Unveils Reforms To Revive Cotton Sector

Textile Insights June 26, 2026

Zimbabwe is rolling out a series of reforms aimed at revitalising its cotton industry, with a focus on improving farmer incomes, boosting productivity and strengthening the country’s cotton value chain. The government plans to introduce pricing reforms to create a more balanced and sustainable system for both farmers and contractors, while expanding the use of […]

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Azerbaijan Plans Cotton Insurance Scheme To Reduce Market Risks

Textile Insights June 26, 2026

Azerbaijan is planning to introduce insurance mechanisms for the cotton sector to protect farmers and cotton producers from price volatility in international markets, as part of broader efforts to strengthen the industry’s long-term sustainability. The announcement was made by Zeynal Naghdaliyev, Assistant to the President of Azerbaijan and Head of the Department for

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Monsoon Delays And Global Trends Support Cotton Market

Textile Insights June 24, 2026

Indian cotton prices have strengthened in recent days, supported by a rally in international cotton futures and concerns over delayed monsoon progress in key cotton-growing regions. The Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) has increased its cotton prices by nearly Rs 1,100 per candy (356 kg), reflecting stronger market sentiment and improving demand from spinning mills. […]

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Duty-Free Cotton Imports Set To Lift Stocks In 2025-26

Textile Insights June 17, 2026

India’s cotton imports are expected to surge to 60–65 lakh bales (170 kg each) in the 2025-26 season following the government’s decision to remove import duty on cotton, a move aimed at ensuring adequate availability of quality fibre for the textile industry. According to the Cotton Association of India (CAI), cotton imports had already reached […]

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Higher MSP, Monsoon Boost Cotton Sowing Across India

Textile Insights June 10, 2026

Cotton sowing is gaining momentum across key growing regions of India, with farmers increasingly favouring the crop during the ongoing kharif season, supported by higher minimum support prices (MSP), assured procurement and lower water requirements compared to competing crops. In Gujarat, the country’s largest cotton-producing state, farmers had planted cotton on

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Global Cotton Market Tightens As Production Falls And Demand Rises In 2026-27

Textile Insights June 9, 2026

The global cotton industry is heading into a tighter supply cycle for the 2026-27 season, with lower production forecasts and steady improvement in mill consumption expected to reshape pricing dynamics across major cotton producing and consuming regions. According to the latest Cotton and Wool Outlook: May 2026 released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), […]

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U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol Launches Forensic Verification Programme With Oritain

Textile Insights June 8, 2026

The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol has introduced a new Physical Assurance Programme in partnership with Oritain to scientifically verify the origin of U.S. cotton and strengthen supply chain transparency. The initiative follows a successful pilot project and incorporates forensic isotopic analysis to validate claims that cotton products are sourced from the United States. The

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Global Cotton Production Set To Decline In 2026/27, India Emerges As Bright Spot: ICAC

Textile Insights June 5, 2026

The global cotton sector is expected to contract modestly in the 2026/27 season as rising production costs, adverse weather conditions and competition from alternative crops continue to weigh on grower sentiment, according to the latest Cotton This Month report released by the International Cotton Advisory Committee (ICAC). Global cotton area is projected to decline by

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Cotton Prices Decline After Centre Removes Import Duty

Textile Insights June 4, 2026

Domestic cotton prices have begun declining following the government’s decision to suspend the 11 percent import duty on cotton from June 1 to October 31, providing relief to spinning mills, textile manufacturers and exporters facing elevated raw material costs. Market participants reported an immediate correction in cotton prices, with further moderation expected as