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Cotton Stuck at 64 Cents: Surplus Supply, Cautious Demand, and the Road Ahead

Cotton Stuck at 64 Cents: Surplus Supply, Cautious Demand, and the Road Ahead

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This is your Daily Cotton Price Tracker with Vanessa Clark podcast.

You are listening to Daily Cotton Price Tracker. I am Vanessa Clark, and today we are talking about what is happening right now in the global cotton market and the latest cotton price.

Let us start with the number everyone is searching for: the current cotton trading price. According to Trading Economics, benchmark cotton is trading around 63 point 8 cents per pound, just under 64 cents, after slipping slightly in the last session. Over the past month, cotton prices have inched higher by roughly one and a half percent, but they are still almost eight percent lower than they were a year ago. Investing dot com data shows recent sessions hovering in the 63 to 64 cent range, confirming that cotton futures are stuck in a relatively tight band.

So why is cotton stuck around 64 cents per pound instead of pushing higher? Cotton Incorporated’s December economic letter points to one big theme: there is plenty of exportable cotton supply compared to demand. The United States Department of Agriculture has trimmed its outlook for global cotton use, and at the same time, production in major exporters like the United States, Brazil, Australia, and West Africa remains strong. That combination of ample supply and cautious demand keeps a lid on cotton prices.

China is another key part of the story. Cotton Incorporated notes that Chinese government reserves are still high and domestic crops there have been very good, which means China does not need to import as much cotton. Lower Chinese import demand has weighed on the world cotton price in twenty twenty four and twenty twenty five.

There are glimmers of hope, though. Cotton Incorporated highlights that import demand outside of China, especially from South and Southeast Asia, is improving as textile mills rebuild inventories. Over time, stronger buying from countries like Vietnam, Bangladesh, and others could tighten the market and slowly support higher cotton prices.

Looking ahead, Trading Economics forecasts cotton around 63 and a half cents per pound at the end of this quarter, and even slightly lower in twelve months. That tells you most analysts see a sideways to slightly lower cotton market unless something big changes with weather, global demand, or policy.

So what can you do with all this if you are a farmer, trader, or mill buyer watching daily cotton prices? A few quick takeaways.

First, manage risk. With cotton stuck near 64 cents and forecasts not showing a big rally, tools like hedging with futures or options and locking in basis contracts with your gin or merchant can help protect your margins.

Second, watch demand indicators, not just the cotton chart. Keep an eye on export sales reports, mill orders, and macro news about consumer spending on apparel and home textiles. When demand recovers more strongly, cotton prices usually respond.

Third, pay attention to quality and sustainability trends. New technologies in cotton traceability, like recent breakthroughs in tracking recycled and organic cotton from fiber to finished fabric, are giving brands better proof of origin and recycled content. That can open premium markets for growers who meet specific quality or sustainability standards and for mills that can certify what is in their yarn and fabric.

Finally, remember that cotton is a global commodity. Weather in West Africa, policy in China, or a shift in fashion retail in the United States or Europe can all move the daily cotton price. Staying informed day by day helps you make better planting, marketing, and purchasing decisions.

That is it for today’s Daily Cotton Price Tracker with me, Vanessa Clark. If you find this helpful for following the daily cotton price, cotton futures, and cotton market news, be sure to subscribe, share this with a friend who watches cotton prices, and tune in next time for another update.

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