A new sharp decline in New York cotton futures in the past week reflects market concerns over new U.S. tariffs on Chinese apparel, which are expected to weaken China's cotton consumption and shift global textile supply chains. This report examines the factors contributing to this trend, offering an in-depth analysis of cotton futures markets in New York and China, alongside international price movements by origin. The report also evaluates the domestic cotton markets in key producing and consuming nations, including China, India, Pakistan, Turkey, and Brazil. For further research and insight, daily and historical data are available for download, providing a valuable resource for stakeholders in the cotton industry. Read more...

The global cotton market remains under pressure with weak demand, speculative activity, and taxation policies creating uncertainty, despite strong U.S. export sales and China’s rising domestic prices. This report examines the factors contributing to this trend, offering an in-depth analysis of cotton futures markets in New York and China, alongside international price movements by origin. The report also evaluates the domestic cotton markets in key producing and consuming nations, including China, India, Pakistan, Turkey, and Brazil. For further research and insight, daily and historical data are available for download, providing a valuable resource for stakeholders in the cotton industry. Read more...