Cotton fell due to muted global demand and improved crop prospects

Prices for cotton candy decreased significantly by -1.86% yesterday, leveling at 60,120. The main causes of this reduction were the reduced demand worldwide and the expectation of a better harvest in nations such as Australia. For the upcoming season, 2024–2025, the International Cotton Advisory Committee (ICAC) predicted gains in cotton-producing areas, production, consumption, and trade….

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Cotton fell as the ICAC projected higher production in 2024–2025

The ICAC’s predictions for the 2024–25 season anticipate growth in cotton-producing areas, production, consumption, and trade. This led to a -0.58% decline in cotton candy prices, closing at 61,860. Cotton cultivation is expected to expand by 3% to 32.85 million hectares, yielding 25.22 million tonnes. Consumption is forecasted to increase by 2.9% to 25.37 million…

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Cotton Drops As CAI Revises Production Estimates Up To 309.70 Lakh Bales

Cotton candy prices fell by 0.13% to 62000, owing to upward adjustments in production projections by important organizations such as the Cotton Association of India (CAI) and Cotton Corporation of India (CCI). CAI and CCPC upgraded their crop production forecasts for the current season, contributing to enhanced supply projections for natural fiber. Cotton Australia’s increased…

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Cotton fell since global consumption is expected to be lower in 2023–2024 than it was last month

Prices for cotton candy decreased by -0.17%, ending at 57740, as a result of adjustments to production and consumption estimates for the 2023–2024 season worldwide. There will be a 1.3 million bale drop in global consumption as a result of declines in Turkey, Indonesia, India, Pakistan, and Uzbekistan. This resulted in a 2.0 million bale…

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Cotton Gains Despite Increased Foreign Prices, Supported By A Decline In Unsold Inventory

The price of cotton candy saw a decrease of -0.66%, ending at 57620. This was driven by an increase in prices abroad as a result of a reduction in unsold inventory and a depreciating US dollar. For the 2023–2024 season, the world cotton market experienced revisions to its consumption forecasts. India, Indonesia, Pakistan, Uzbekistan, and…

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A pink bollworm infestation in the crop has caused a sharp decline in cotton prices

Cotton candy futures saw a -0.35% decline, closing at 56720, mostly as a result of concerns that cotton fields were being impacted by pink bollworm infestation. The infestation dropped significantly between 2017–18 (30.62%) and 2022–2023 (10.80%). From a two-year peak of 87,770 bales on December 1st, certified cotton stockpiles available for delivery against contracts fell…

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Cotton benefited when the USDA reduced American production to 12.8 million bales in 2023–2024

Following the USDA’s October WASDE report, which indicated that lower yields in Texas would limit U.S. cotton production in 2023–2024 to 12.8 million bales, cotton candy experienced a 0.66% gain, closing at 58,200. Brazil is predicted to produce more cotton than the United States, almost matching American exports of the crop for the first time…

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