Concerns about global production and profit booking cause cotton candy prices to decline

Cotton candy prices fell by 0.34% to ₹55,360 per candy, driven by profit booking and rising cotton yarn demand in southern India. India’s cotton production for 2024/25 is expected to drop by 7.4% due to reduced acreage and crop damage caused by excessive rainfall and pest infestations. The USDA lowered India’s production estimate to 30.72…

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USDA Reduces India’s Production Forecast to 30.72 Million Bales, Increasing Cotton Prices

Cotton candy prices rose by 0.11% at 56,810, driven by the USDA’s revision of India’s cotton production forecast for the 2024-25 season to 30.72 million bales, down from previous estimates due to crop damage and pest issues. However, the upside movement remains limited due to moderate demand and weak export activity, especially in key markets…

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Cotton prices increased by 9% at 110 Lh, indicating a significant increase in the industry.

Cotton candy prices rose 1.48% to 58,860, driven by concerns over declining acreage and supply tightness. The Kharif cropping season’s cotton acreage dropped by 9% to 110.49 lakh hectares, down from 121.24 lakh hectares last year. The Cotton Association of India predicts a total acreage of around 113 lakh hectares for this season. Due to…

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