Concerns about a downturn in China caused cotton to decline

Cotton candy yesterday decreased -0.23% to settle at 59840 as economic worries over the natural fiber’s major consumer, China, cast a shadow over demand projections. The next season (October 2023–September 2024) will likely see a 3% reduction in global cotton production, but consumption may remain unchanged, and ending inventories may be lower. The Cotton Association…

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Gains for cotton as global production is predicted to fall by 3% the next season

When compared to the current season (October 2023–September 2024), global cotton production is expected to decline by 3%, while consumption may remain flat and ending inventories may be lower. Cotton candy closed yesterday at 59980, up 0.1%. Concerns about a slowdown in China, the world’s biggest buyer, limit upside potential. According to the Cotton Association…

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As arrivals in Punjab were 1/3 of the previous year, cotton prices increased

The price of cotton candy yesterday increased by 0.37% to 60440 as Punjab registered arrivals that were approximately one-third of the previous year, 2021–2022. 8.7 lakh quintals of cotton have arrived in Punjab so far this year for the 2022–23 marketing season, compared to 28.89 lakh quintals for the entire 2021–22 marketing season. According to…

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