Cotton futures traded around 77 cents per pound, the lowest since mid-April, as the market extended a technical correction following an intense rally in recent weeks driven by Middle East-related oil volatility and drought concerns. Hopes of a US–Iran deal weighed on crude prices, boosting polyester competitiveness and dampening cotton demand, while better US weather forecasts further pressured prices. Drought-monitoring and agricultural data indicate a sharp improvement in crop conditions, with favorable weather and strong early crop emergence reducing risks across key growing regions. Forecasts show soil moisture from Louisiana to Georgia at supportive levels for crop development.

Cotton fell to 77.34 USd/Lbs on May 26, 2026, down 0.11% from the previous day. Over the past month, Cotton's price has fallen 2.82%, but it is still 17.90% 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 May 26 of 2026.

Cotton fell to 77.34 USd/Lbs on May 26, 2026, down 0.11% from the previous day. Over the past month, Cotton's price has fallen 2.82%, but it is still 17.90% 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 77.81 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 81.92 in 12 months time.



Price Day Month Year Date
Soybeans 1,188.25 -8.25 -0.69% 0.93% 11.84% May/26
Wheat 637.75 -8.50 -1.32% 2.61% 20.67% May/26
Lumber 586.00 0.50 0.09% 1.21% -1.27% May/26
Cheese 1.62 0.0013 0.08% -7.79% -12.10% May/26
Palm Oil 4,496.00 23.00 0.51% -0.84% 16.24% May/26
Milk 16.92 -0.01 -0.06% 0.42% -9.08% May/26
Cocoa 4,163.44 367.44 9.68% 26.32% -57.39% May/26
Cotton 77.44 0.015 0.02% -2.70% 18.05% May/26
Rubber 223.10 1.30 0.59% 5.34% 30.85% May/26
Orange Juice 173.20 1.75 1.02% 5.93% -37.31% May/26
Coffee 273.48 1.13 0.41% -5.21% -24.05% May/26
Oat 367.75 1.7500 0.48% 10.52% 2.15% May/26
Wool 1,880.00 0 0% -0.79% 56.28% May/26
Rice 13.06 0.0700 0.54% 21.55% -2.03% May/26
Canola 747.63 11.43 1.55% 0.79% 2.29% May/26
Sugar 14.53 -0.17 -1.16% 4.01% -15.80% May/26
Corn 457.57 -5.6829 -1.23% -0.69% -0.42% May/26


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
77.34 77.42 227.00 5.66 1913 - 2026 USd/Lbs Daily

News Stream
Cotton Futures at Over 1-Month Low
Cotton futures traded around 77 cents per pound, the lowest since mid-April, as the market extended a technical correction following an intense rally in recent weeks driven by Middle East-related oil volatility and drought concerns. Hopes of a US–Iran deal weighed on crude prices, boosting polyester competitiveness and dampening cotton demand, while better US weather forecasts further pressured prices. Drought-monitoring and agricultural data indicate a sharp improvement in crop conditions, with favorable weather and strong early crop emergence reducing risks across key growing regions. Forecasts show soil moisture from Louisiana to Georgia at supportive levels for crop development.
2026-05-25
Cotton Hits 4-week Low
Cotton decreased to 78.23 USd/Lbs, the lowest since April 2026. Over the past 4 weeks, Cotton lost 0.52%, and in the last 12 months, it increased 19.21%.
2026-05-21
Cotton Futures Edge Lower
Cotton futures eased toward 81 cents per pound, pressured by the US dollar's strength and lower crude oil prices, which enhance polyester competitiveness and weigh on cotton demand. Expectations of rainfall across the US cotton belt also added to the downside pressure. On the supply side, conditions remained mostly favourable for planting and early crop development, with Vaisala Weather analysis indicating supportive soil moisture across the Delta and Southeast cotton belt, aiding crop emergence. Forecasts showed chances of rainfall in Southwest Texas and nearby dry regions, reducing the risk of crop damage. Meanwhile, the latest US weekly crop progress report showed US cotton reached 41% as of May 17, up from 29% a week earlier and slightly above the five-year average of 40%. Lastly, ICE-certified cotton stocks increased sharply to 203,491 bales on May 18, compared to 193,438 bales the previous day, indicating improved deliverable supply availability.
2026-05-20