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Global 2015/16 Cotton Output Is Projected at 111.5 Million Bales

Jul 27, 2015

Global 2015/16 cotton output is projected at 111.5 million bales, 6 per cent or 7.5 million bales below 2014/15 and the smallest global crop since 2009/10. According to the latest USDA July report, production declines are noted for most ...

Tags: textile manufacture, cotton, cotton outputs, yarn

PMEX Re-Launched International Cotton Contract

Apr 24, 2015

The Pakistan Mercantile Exchange (PMEX) has re-launched International Cotton (ICotton) contract which is duly approved by Securities & Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), it said in a statement. The contract aims to offer opportunities ...

Tags: PMEX, PMEX ICotton contract, Textile

American Cotton Farmer Uses Low Cost Fertiliser

Apr 13, 2015

One of the oldest ways to fertilise crops was “slash and burn” agriculture, where tropical forests are intentionally levelled and burned to create open space and nutrients for crops. In the US, this month’s innovation ...

Tags: Low Cost Fertiliser, Fertiliser

China Aims to Boost Cotton Sector

Apr 9, 2015

China’s cotton policies will evolve based on continued movement toward a market-driven economy, balancing the interests of Chinese cotton farmers against those of textile manufacturers, disposal of the country’s large cotton ...

Tags: cotton policies, textile, cotton

North-Western Ethiopia Farmers Will Receive Qupport From AbTF

Mar 30, 2015

More than 9,000 smallholder farmers in North-Western Ethiopia will now be supported by the Aid by Trade Foundation (AbTF) following successful verification in accordance with the Cotton made in Africa (CmiA) sustainability standard. ...

Tags: Ethiopian Farmers, Sustainable Cotton, Textile

US Farmers Plant Largest Acreage Organic Cotton in Almost 20 Years

Feb 15, 2015

Respondents to survey reported a 14 per cent hike to 18,234 acres in US organic cotton acres planted in 2014 from 15,973 acres in 2013, representing the largest planted organic cotton acreage in almost 20 years. This happened, despite ...

Tags: Organic Cotton, Textile

Cotton Quotes Have Dropped Significantly in The Brazilian Market in 2014

Jan 9, 2015

According to CEPEA, cotton quotes have dropped significantly in the Brazilian market in 2014, especially after February and are lower than the government floor price since mid July. The CEPEA/ESALQ Index for cotton type 41-4 has dropped ...

Tags: government floor price, cotton trades, Textile

Cotton From Nigeria Sold at Lower Prices in The International Market

Jan 8, 2015

Cotton from Nigeria is sold at lower prices in the international market, compared to the price of cotton from Burkina Faso, China, and India, BusinessDay reported. The price of Nigerian cotton is less as Nigeria does not produce ...

Tags: Biotechnology(BT)cotton, Global Market, Textile

Brazil Exports 148,500 Tons of Cotton in October 2014

Nov 18, 2014

In October 2014, Brazil exported 148,500 tons of cotton, which is the highest monthly volume in the last two years. “This might result in a higher volume of exports in the year, than the one forecasted up until now by Conab, at ...

Tags: cotton prices, Cotton Exports, Textile

Instrument Testing of Cotton Lint Helps Farmers Realise Better Prices

Nov 17, 2014

Speakers at the recently held International Cotton Advisory Committee's (ICAC) 73rd Plenary Meeting were of the opinion that, instrument testing of cotton lint will help farmers realise better prices and that it was imperative. This ...

Tags: cotton lint, instrument testing, Apparel

Weakening Demand From Cotton Spinning Mills in Early October

Oct 27, 2014

Weakening demand from cotton spinning mills in early October, led to cotton prices, resuming moving down in the Brazilian market. Spinners are offering lower prices than those quoted by sellers, for even high-quality cotton, while also ...

Tags: Cotton Prices, Cotton Demand

Countries May in Turn Reduce Their Export Competitiveness for Both Cotton and Textiles

Oct 21, 2014

USDA in its latest report warns that countries with policies that support prices above the world levels may in turn reduce their export competitiveness for both cotton and textiles, especially yarn and fabric. China’s new cotton ...

Tags: cotton import policy

The New York Cotton Futures Prices Rebound This Week

Oct 13, 2014

New York futures moved higher this week, with December advancing 209 points to close at 63.94 cents/lb, while March gained 174 points to close at 62.27 cents/lb. “After posting a low of 60.83 cents two weeks ago, nearby supply ...

Tags: Cotton, cash market

Buyers Are Offering Higher Quotes for High-Quality Cotton

Aug 21, 2014

Since the last few days, due to a rise in liquidity, cotton trade in the Brazilian market has started moving at a slightly faster pace, although only small lots are being traded. This scenario is strengthening cotton prices in the ...

Tags: Textile, Cotton

The U.S. Cotton Crop Forecast for 2014 Was Raised Sharply in July to 16.5 Million Bales

Jul 30, 2014

The U.S. cotton crop forecast for 2014 was raised sharply in July to 16.5 million bales and is projected nearly 3.6 million bales above 2013. Along with an increase in planted area reported in the June Acreage report, the cotton crop ...

Tags: Cotton Production, cotton crop

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