Cotton International News
25-Apr-2026 08:56 AM
Cotton International News
ICE cotton futures were down 1 to 12 points across most nearby contracts on Friday, with May being the exception, up 20 points. However, May was still down 40 points for the week. The US Dollar Index fell by 0.2622 to 98.340, while crude oil dropped 97 cents to $94.88.
Spec traders increased their bullish positions in cotton futures and options by 17,639 contracts in the week ending April 21, bringing the net long position to 34,464 contracts, the highest level in nearly two years.
Export Sales data showed total cotton export commitments at 10.58 million RB, which is 2% lower than last year. This represents 93% of the USDA’s export projection and is behind the 101% five-year average pace.
On The Seam, 4,899 bales were sold on Thursday at an average price of 71.79 cents per pound. The Cotlook A Index fell by 215 points on April 23 to 88.40 cents. ICE certified cotton stocks remained steady at 165,681 bales. The Adjusted World Price increased by 365 points to 65.26 cents per pound on Thursday.