The Cotton Association of India (CAI) has increased its cotton pressing estimate for the 2024-25 season by 2 lakh bales, bringing the total to 304.25 lakh bales of 170 kg each (equivalent to 319.27 lakh running bales of 162 kg each). This revision is based on inputs from 11 state associations
The New Year is threatening to open a door to higher prices for cotton. The final week of the year saw higher prices each day – a very unusual trading pattern, and “unusual” can typically be associated with bullish news. The daily price increases were small but nevertheless higher each day. However, small is […]
December 2023/24 U.S. cotton forecasts include lower production, mill use and ending stocks. Production is reduced by 314,000 bales to 12.8 million largely due to a 500,000-bale decrease in the Texas crop. U.S. mill use is reduced by 150,000 bales as spinning activity continues to lag, and at 1.9 million bales, it is expected to […]














