Cotton futures traded around 77 cents per pound, falling more than 13% from a nearly two-year high of 87.77 cents reached on May 11, amid weaker US export demand. A softer US dollar improved US cotton’s competitiveness overseas, but export sales remained subdued, according to the latest USDA data. Adding to the pressure, lower crude oil prices weighed on sentiment, as cheaper feedstock costs for petrochemicals such as naphtha made synthetic fibers more competitive relative to cotton. Despite the recent pullback, cotton prices remain up nearly 18% year-to-date, supported by expectations of tighter global supplies. Persistent dry weather in India and the risk of a Super El Niño affecting key growing regions have dampened the production outlook. Meanwhile, Brazil is positioned to benefit from elevated prices and expectations of drier US weather, remaining on track to achieve a record 3.1 million tonnes in sales by the end of June.

Cotton fell to 77.12 USd/Lbs on July 3, 2026, down 0.01% from the previous day. Over the past month, Cotton's price has fallen 1.75%, but it is still 15.23% higher than a year ago, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. Historically, Cotton reached an all time high of 227 in March of 2011. Cotton - data, forecasts, historical chart - was last updated on July 6 of 2026.

Cotton fell to 77.12 USd/Lbs on July 3, 2026, down 0.01% from the previous day. Over the past month, Cotton's price has fallen 1.75%, but it is still 15.23% higher than a year ago, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. Cotton is expected to trade at 78.33 USd/Lbs by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. Looking forward, we estimate it to trade at 82.20 in 12 months time.



Price Day Month Year Date
Soybeans 1,153.06 21.31 1.88% 3.34% 11.76% Jul/06
Wheat 597.58 7.08 1.20% 2.46% 8.95% Jul/06
Lumber 623.50 4.00 0.65% 4.35% 1.86% Jul/02
Cheese 1.57 -0.0030 -0.19% -3.81% -10.83% Jul/06
Palm Oil 4,480.00 -26.00 -0.58% -2.63% 10.29% Jul/03
Milk 15.63 0.09 0.58% -2.98% -9.65% Jul/06
Cocoa 5,017.24 -18.76 -0.37% 26.54% -38.81% Jul/03
Cotton 77.12 -0.005 -0.01% -1.75% 15.23% Jul/03
Rubber 208.80 -0.60 -0.29% -10.92% 27.39% Jul/03
Orange Juice 170.71 -0.39 -0.23% 6.30% -24.28% Jul/05
Coffee 302.16 0.96 0.32% 22.26% 8.42% Jul/03
Oat 283.54 -2.2146 -0.78% -9.20% -29.69% Jul/06
Wool 1,904.00 0 0% -3.06% 57.62% Jul/06
Rice 12.81 -0.0600 -0.47% 2.69% 3.14% Jul/06
Canola 748.10 8.40 1.13% -1.73% 12.33% Jul/06
Sugar 14.81 -0.04 -0.27% 4.89% -8.82% Jul/05
Corn 434.02 9.0204 2.12% 3.65% 3.83% Jul/06


Cotton
The cotton features are available on the New York Mercantile Exchange and Chicago Mercantile Exchange. The size of each contract is 50,000 pounds. The biggest producers of cotton are China and India, followed by the United States, Pakistan, Brazil, Australia, and Uzbekistan. The United States and Brazil are the biggest cotton exporters accounting for more than half of global supply. Cotton is the world’s most widely used natural fiber for clothing. Cotton prices displayed in Trading Economics are based on over-the-counter (OTC) and contract for difference (CFD) financial instruments. Our cotton market prices are intended to provide you with a reference only, rather than as a basis for making trading decisions. The data is supplied by a third party and, while efforts are made to ensure its accuracy, Trading Economics does not verify the data and makes no representations or warranties regarding its accuracy..
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
77.12 77.12 227.00 5.66 1913 - 2026 USd/Lbs Daily

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Cotton Nears April Lows
Cotton futures traded around 77 cents per pound, falling more than 13% from a nearly two-year high of 87.77 cents reached on May 11, amid weaker US export demand. A softer US dollar improved US cotton’s competitiveness overseas, but export sales remained subdued, according to the latest USDA data. Adding to the pressure, lower crude oil prices weighed on sentiment, as cheaper feedstock costs for petrochemicals such as naphtha made synthetic fibers more competitive relative to cotton. Despite the recent pullback, cotton prices remain up nearly 18% year-to-date, supported by expectations of tighter global supplies. Persistent dry weather in India and the risk of a Super El Niño affecting key growing regions have dampened the production outlook. Meanwhile, Brazil is positioned to benefit from elevated prices and expectations of drier US weather, remaining on track to achieve a record 3.1 million tonnes in sales by the end of June.
2026-06-26
Cotton Futures Edge Lower
Cotton futures traded near 78 cents per pound after briefly falling toward 77 cents, with recent price action largely driven by short covering. A stronger US dollar pressured the market after Federal Reserve officials reinforced a hawkish policy outlook, reducing the competitiveness of US cotton exports. Lower crude oil prices also weighed on sentiment, as cheaper synthetic fibers became more competitive relative to cotton. Meanwhile, crop conditions remained broadly favorable, although investors continue to monitor weather developments across key US growing regions ahead of July, with excessive rainfall affecting some areas and drought concerns persisting in others. At the same time, certified cotton stocks remain ample, pointing to a limited risk of a delivery squeeze and helping to keep supply concerns contained.
2026-06-23
Cotton Futures at Over 2-Week High
Cotton futures traded above 79 cents per pound, holding close to the highest since early June, as weather concerns in key US growing regions weighed on the supply outlook. While beneficial rainfall was reported along the Texas coast, dry conditions are likely to persist in West Texas. In the meantime, India is expected to receive below-average rainfall over the next two weeks, especially in central and northern regions that could delay planting of summer-sown crops, including cotton. Meanwhile, the June US agricultural supply and demand report pointed to a tighter global cotton balance in 2026/27, with lower beginning and ending stocks and slightly higher consumption. Easing geopolitical tensions also provided support, as lower crude oil prices may reduce costs for textile producers.
2026-06-16