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USDA Forecasts Global Cotton Consumption To Reach 5-Year High In 2025-26

Textile Insights June 9, 2025

In its May report, The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has projected global cotton consumption to reach 118.1 million bales in the 2025-26 marketing year. This would mark the highest level of use in five years, signaling a cautious yet notable rebound in global cotton demand. The

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India’s Cotton Exports To Fall 47% In 2024-25: CAI

Textile Insights May 27, 2025

India’s cotton exports are expected to decline sharply to 15 lakh bales in the 2024-25 season (October-September), down from 28.36 lakh bales in the previous year, due to lower domestic output and cheaper Brazilian cotton in global markets, said the Cotton Association of India (CAI). CAI President Atul S. Ganatra noted that Brazilian cotton is […]

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CAI Urges Cotton Traders To Boycott Türkiye Over Anti-India Stance

Textile Insights May 22, 2025

In a strong appeal to the Indian cotton trading community, the Cotton Association of India (CAI) has urged a complete halt to all cotton trade with Türkiye, citing the country’s anti-India stance and its alignment with Pakistan during recent geopolitical tensions. In a circular issued by President Atul S. Ganatra of CAI, the association highlighted […]

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Better Cotton Joins Policy Hub To Strengthen EU Sustainability Policy Dialogue

Textile Insights May 15, 2025

Better Cotton, the world’s largest cotton sustainability initiative, has joined the Policy Hub—a Brussels-based coalition driving collaborative input on key EU policy developments in the textile and apparel sector. Established in 2019, the Policy Hub facilitates technical discussions on emerging regulations and builds consensus across its network to influence policy areas

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CAI Lowers 2024-25 Cotton Pressing Estimate To 291.30 Lakh Bales

Textile Insights May 15, 2025

The Cotton Association of India (CAI) has reduced its cotton pressing estimate for the 2024-25 season to 291.30 lakh bales of 170 kg each, down by 4 lakh bales from the previous estimate of 295.30 lakh bales. This revision is based on inputs from 11 state associations and trade sources. The total cotton supply till […]

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Cotton Yarn Manufacturers To Spin 7–9% Revenue Growth In FY26

Textile Insights May 9, 2025

Stable cotton spreads and improved cotton availability to support margins and credit profiles India’s cotton yarn industry is expected to grow by 7–9% in FY26, up from a modest 2–4% in the previous fiscal, driven by a rebound in exports—particularly to China—and steady domestic demand, according to a CRISIL Ratings analysis of 70 spinners accounting […]

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Cotton Industry In Transition: China Bets Big On Xinjiang

Textile Insights May 9, 2025

China’s cotton industry, a cornerstone of the global textile supply chain, is navigating a period of transformation marked by high domestic yields, shifting trade dynamics and policy-driven structural changes. According to the latest USDA Cotton and Products Annual Report, the 2025-26 marketing year (MY) will witness moderate declines in production, subdued imports and

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U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol and Supima Join Forces To Boost Cotton Traceability

Textile Insights April 20, 2025

The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol and Supima have announced a strategic partnership to strengthen traceability in the cotton supply chain, addressing increasing demand from consumers and brands for transparency and accountability. This collaboration leverages the USDA’s permanent bale identification system and TextileGenesis’s digital traceability platform to track Supima’s

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US Cotton Loses Ground In Bangladesh Over Shipping Delays: USDA

Textile Insights April 10, 2025

The United States is steadily losing ground in cotton exports to Bangladesh, primarily due to shipping delays and logistical concerns, according to the latest report by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA). In the marketing year (MY) 2023–24, beginning August, Bangladesh imported 7.8 million bales of cotton, with US cotton accounting for only 9% of […]

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USDA 2025 Cotton Outlook Presents Mixed Bag: Declining Production, Rising Demand & Market Competition

Textile Insights April 9, 2025

The USDA’s 2025 Cotton Outlook presents a nuanced forecast for the 2025/26 marketing year, highlighting shifts in global production, consumption, and trade patterns. While cotton demand is expected to rise, production declines and persistent market challenges may continue to influence price trends and trade flows. Global cotton production is projected to fall by 3% to […]