Cotton Prices Increase as 7-Year Low Production Is Anticipated in India in 2024–2025

Cotton candy prices rose by 0.25% to 55,610 due to concerns over India’s cotton production, which is forecasted to decline by 7.4% in 2024/25 to 30.2 million bales. The USDA revised India’s cotton production estimate to 30.72 million bales and reduced ending stocks to 12.38 million bales. India’s cotton planting area has decreased significantly, with…

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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 Decreased Following SIMA’s Request for Textile Mills to Prevent Panic Purchasing

Considering a global supply rise predicted after July, the Southern India Mills’ Association (SIMA) advised textile mills to refrain from panic buying amid rising cotton prices. Net sales decreased by 69% in 2023/2024 compared to the previous week and 83% from the previous 4-week average, according to data released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture…

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As of 2023–2024, cotton gains Stocks of Cotton Endings Are Down This Month

The price of cotton showed tenacity during yesterday’s trading session, ending the day up 0.62% at 58680. The recent U.S. cotton balance sheet for the 2023–2024 season, which showed decreased ending stocks, increased exports, and stable output, is responsible for the upward trend. With a strong rate of shipments and sales, the export projection was…

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Gains for cotton result from CAI lowering its estimate to 29.4 million bales

Prices for cotton, which are shown above as “Cotton candy,” increased somewhat by 0.11% to settle at 55940. For the current 2023–2024 season, the Cotton Association of India (CAI) updated their cotton production projection to 29.4 million bales. This negative revision was ascribed to farmers uprooting plants and pink bollworm infestation damage in Haryana. In…

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