International Cotton Market

22-Apr-2025 08:22 AM

International Cotton Market
According to NASS, as of April 20, 11% of the U.S. cotton crop has been planted, which matches the 5-year average.
The CFTC Commitment of Traders report shows speculative funds increased their net short position by 13,273 contracts, reaching 42,418 contracts as of April 15.
On April 17, The Seam reported 5,685 cash bales sold online at an average price of 62.50 cents per pound.
The Cotlook A Index rose by 35 points on Friday, reaching 77.60 cents per pound.
ICE certified stocks remained unchanged at 14,478 bales on April 17.
The USDA Adjusted World Price (AWP) was raised by 33 points last Thursday to 53.43 cents per pound.