International Cotton Market
20-Aug-2025 08:15 AM
International Cotton Market
ICE cotton futures posted losses of 14 to 25 points during Tuesday’s session. Outside markets added pressure, with the US dollar index up \$0.118 to \$98.135 and crude oil futures down \$1.10.
According to the weekly Crop Progress report, as of August 17, 73% of the US cotton crop had set bolls, 7 points behind the average pace. About 13% of the crop had bolls opening, compared to the 16% average. Crop conditions improved by 2% to 55% good/excellent, with the Brugler500 index jumping 11 points to 349. Most of the improvement came from Texas (+21), while Georgia slipped 5 points.
The Seam reported 1,687 bales sold in Monday’s online auction at an average price of 64.25 cents/lb. On August 18, the Cotlook A Index fell 25 points to 79.15 cents. ICE certified cotton stocks were steady at 17,017 bales. USDA’s Adjusted World Price (AWP) rose 66 points last week to 55.05 cents/lb.