Actual
86.330
Daily Change
-0.12 -0.14%
Monthly
3.99%
Yearly
33.98%
Q3 Forecast
86.740
Cotton - Summary

Cotton futures fell below $0.87 per pound, easing from a more than two-year high as traders took profits following the recent rally driven by concerns over tighter supply. The latest USDA crop progress report showed 39% of US cotton crops rated good or excellent, improving from 37% the previous week, easing some supply concerns. Additionally, export sales declined for the second week. In Brazil, intense heat and severe drought accelerated harvesting, with 88.7% of the crop harvested. However, weather risks remain significant. The El Niño phenomenon is expected to persist through February 2027, potentially affecting crops across key producing regions. In India, below-average monsoon rainfall remains a concern after August precipitation came in 16% below normal, particularly given that nearly half of the country’s farmland lacks irrigation. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall in West Texas linked to Cyclone Eduardo is threatening yields, adding to uncertainty over the global cotton supply outlook.

Cotton - Stats

Cotton fell to 86.33 USd/Lbs on September 4, 2026, down 0.14% from the previous day. Over the past month, Cotton's price has risen 3.99%, and is up 33.98% compared to the same time last year, 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 227.00 in March of 2011. Cotton - data, forecasts, historical chart - was last updated on September 6 of 2026.

Cotton - Forecast

Cotton fell to 86.33 USd/Lbs on September 4, 2026, down 0.14% from the previous day. Over the past month, Cotton's price has risen 3.99%, and is up 33.98% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. Cotton is expected to trade at 86.74 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 92.39 in 12 months time.



Price Day Month Year Date
Soybeans 1,293.75 -12.50 -0.96% 12.35% 28.54% Sep/04
Wheat 716.00 -20.00 -2.72% 11.48% 42.91% Sep/04
Lumber 568.50 -5.50 -0.96% -1.90% 6.26% Sep/04
Cheese 1.58 -0.0270 -1.68% -3.49% -12.82% Sep/04
Palm Oil 4,929.00 25.00 0.51% 4.83% 10.79% Sep/04
Milk 16.18 -0.15 -0.92% -3.40% -8.28% Sep/04
Cocoa 6,188.00 14.00 0.23% 5.20% -16.17% Sep/04
Cotton 86.33 -0.120 -0.14% 3.99% 33.98% Sep/04
Rubber 232.70 -0.10 -0.04% 7.28% 32.97% Sep/04
Orange Juice 156.15 0.40 0.26% -0.98% -32.66% Sep/04
Coffee 295.60 0.25 0.08% -5.09% -23.34% Sep/04
Oat 343.50 1.0000 0.29% 8.53% 15.37% Sep/04
Wool 1,890.00 0 0% 0.91% 46.40% Sep/04
Rice 15.38 0.1450 0.95% 9.43% 32.82% Sep/04
Canola 822.50 -6.20 -0.75% 7.38% 33.35% Sep/04
Sugar 18.07 0 0% 19.27% 16.21% Sep/04
Corn 512.00 -3.2500 -0.63% 17.23% 28.32% Sep/04


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
86.33 86.45 227.00 5.66 1913 - 2026 USd/Lbs Daily

News Stream
Cotton Eases From Two-Year Peak
Cotton futures fell below $0.87 per pound, easing from a more than two-year high as traders took profits following the recent rally driven by concerns over tighter supply. The latest USDA crop progress report showed 39% of US cotton crops rated good or excellent, improving from 37% the previous week, easing some supply concerns. Additionally, export sales declined for the second week. In Brazil, intense heat and severe drought accelerated harvesting, with 88.7% of the crop harvested. However, weather risks remain significant. The El Niño phenomenon is expected to persist through February 2027, potentially affecting crops across key producing regions. In India, below-average monsoon rainfall remains a concern after August precipitation came in 16% below normal, particularly given that nearly half of the country’s farmland lacks irrigation. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall in West Texas linked to Cyclone Eduardo is threatening yields, adding to uncertainty over the global cotton supply outlook.
2026-09-03
Cotton Extends Gains Near Two-Year High
Cotton futures rose above 90 cents per pound, remaining near a more than two-year high as adverse weather continued to threaten crops. High temperatures and heavy rainfall are damaging crops across key growing regions, while the persistent El Niño phenomenon continues to affect commodity markets. In China, deteriorating crop quality and yield losses could boost demand for imports, including from the US. Meanwhile, US crop conditions continued to worsen, with the USDA’s latest crop progress report showing only 37% of crops rated good to excellent, down from 38% previously. India’s position in the Chinese yarn market has also strengthened, with its share of Chinese yarn imports rising to 21% from 7%, as shipments from the US and Brazil were delayed amid the Middle East conflict and tight fuel supply. However, India is facing its weakest monsoon in nearly two decades, with rainfall expected to finish the season around 15% below the long-term average, posing further risks to cotton output.
2026-08-27
Cotton Climbs to Over Two-Year High
Cotton futures traded above 88 cents per pound, reaching its highest level in over two years, as crop conditions deteriorate. The latest USDA crop progress report showed conditions worsening to 38% rated good-to-excellent, down from 40% last week and 46% two weeks prior. Deteriorating weather across key producing regions, marked by drought and rising temperatures, raises the risk of lower yields and tighter global supplies, supporting prices. In Brazil, exports surged 19% in July. Meanwhile, El Niño conditions are projected to strengthen through September, keeping temperatures elevated and threatening yields. In India, plantings have largely recovered following normal July rains that offset a dry June, though August and September precipitation remains critical for final output. Still, the rally has left cotton vulnerable to profit-taking as traders lock in gains.
2026-08-20