Cotton

Global Cotton Stocks Seen Falling To 15-Year Low In 2026/27

Textile Insights September 19, 2026

Global cotton markets are heading towards a tighter supply situation in 2026/27, with world cotton ending stocks projected to decline by nearly 5.5 million bales, or 7%, to 69.9 million bales, according to the latest Cotton and Wool Outlook report from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA).

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Global Cotton Output Likely To Edge Past Consumption, But Supply Risks Persist

Textile Insights September 8, 2026

Global cotton production is expected to marginally exceed consumption in the 2026-27 season, but the projected surplus could narrow as weather, pest and crop-related risks emerge, according to the International Cotton Advisory Committee (ICAC). Global cotton output is projected at 26.2 million tonnes against consumption of 25.9 million tonnes, leaving a surplus of around

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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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CITI And ILO Collaborate To Promote Rights At Work Among Cotton Farmers

Textile Insights August 10, 2024

India, the second-largest producer and consumer of cotton globally, cultivates cotton across 11 major states with about 6.5 million farmers, including 40% women and numerous migrant labourers on leased land. Given the sector’s vulnerabilities, CITI and ILO are partnering to promote Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work (FPRW) among cotton farmers, particularly