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Global cotton benchmarks edge higher; NY futures lead gains
15 Jul '26
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Most cotton benchmarks rose over the past month, led by the December NY/ICE contract moving from 75 to 82 cents/lb.
The A Index, China and India also gained, while Pakistan prices eased after holding earlier increases longer than other markets.
USDA revisions lifted 2026/27 global production and mill-use, with spinners and sourcing teams watching China weather, reserves and import demand.
Cotton benchmarks mostly moved higher over the past month, tightening the near-term price backdrop for textile mills, apparel manufacturers and fibre sourcing teams. The strongest tracked move was in New York futures, while physical and country-market indicators showed more limited gains, except in Pakistan, where prices moved lower after earlier strength.
The December NY/ICE futures contract increased from 75 cents/lb to 82 cents/lb over the past month, with gains arriving in two phases around mid-June and during the week of July 6, according to the July 13
Monthly Economic Letter
. The letter said the A Index rose from 86 cents/lb to 90 cents/lb, the CC Index 3128B moved from 117 cents/lb to 119 cents/lb, and Indian prices advanced from 82 cents/lb to 86 cents/lb.
Most cotton benchmarks rose over the past month, led by the December NY/ICE contract moving from 75 to 82 cents/lb.
The A Index, China and India also gained, while Pakistan prices eased after holding earlier increases longer than other markets.
USDA revisions lifted 2026/27 global production and mill-use, with spinners and sourcing teams watching China weather, reserves and import demand.
Cotton Incorporated said in the letter that official Karachi Cotton Association price publication had faced issues since December and resumed on June 6. It reported P
