International Cotton Market

11-Jun-2025 08:33 AM

International Cotton Market
ICE Cotton futures posted Tuesday losses of 50 to 70 points across most contracts, with October slipping 120 points. Crude oil prices were down $0.59 per barrel, with the US dollar index up $0.119 to 99.025.
Rains are expected across central Texas to the Southeast over the next week, putting pressure on the market Tuesday.
USDA reported 76% of the US cotton crop planted as of Sunday, lagging the 80% average pace. Texas planting was 72% complete, behind the 74% pace, with Georgia 2% behind normal at 87%. The crop was 12% squared, matching the five-year average. Conditions held steady at 49% good to excellent, with the Brugler500 index unchanged at 324. Ratings in Texas were down 3 points, while Georgia improved by 4 points.
The Seam reported 1,581 bales sold online on Monday, with an average price of 71.25 cents per pound. The Cotlook A Index was up 25 points on June 9 at 78.00. ICE cotton stocks increased by 1,386 bales on June 9 through new certifications, raising certified stocks to 53,351 bales. USDA’s Adjusted World Price (AWP) was down 8 points last week to 53.76 cents per pound.