Actual
80.730
Daily Change
-1.10 -1.34%
Monthly
-2.61%
Yearly
26.00%
Q4 Forecast
81.227
Cotton - Summary

Cotton futures traded around 80 cents per pound, holding within a narrow range since early October as rising US supply and softer export demand continued to weigh on prices. The US harvest continues to advance, with 41% of the crop harvested by the week ending October 18th, above the five-year average of 37%. Meanwhile, a White House assistance program to help rural producers cover fuel costs could further support harvesting progress. Supply expectations also increased in the latest WASDE report, which raised its global production forecast for the August 2026–July 2027 season to 25.8 million tonnes from 25.66 million, reflecting higher output projections for the US and Brazil. An intensifying competition from Brazil, the world's leading cotton exporter, continues to weigh on US export prospects. Brazil's Anea projects shipments of around 3.4 million tonnes over the period, compared with WASDE's US export forecast of 2.69 million tonnes.

Cotton - Stats

Cotton fell to 80.73 USd/Lbs on October 22, 2026, down 1.34% from the previous day. Over the past month, Cotton's price has fallen 2.61%, but it is still 26.00% 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 October 22 of 2026.

Cotton - Forecast

Cotton fell to 80.73 USd/Lbs on October 22, 2026, down 1.34% from the previous day. Over the past month, Cotton's price has fallen 2.61%, but it is still 26.00% 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 81.23 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 86.06 in 12 months time.



Price Day Month Year Date
Soybeans 1,253.50 8.25 0.66% -4.89% 19.98% Oct/22
Wheat 624.75 -3.50 -0.56% -11.82% 21.78% Oct/22
Lumber 523.00 1.50 0.29% -2.61% -10.52% Oct/22
Cheese 1.63 -0.0120 -0.73% 9.92% -6.27% Oct/22
Palm Oil 4,792.00 25.00 0.52% 0.50% 7.20% Oct/22
Milk 15.24 -0.07 -0.46% -5.52% -9.77% Oct/22
Cocoa 5,607.00 -236.00 -4.04% 1.43% -11.55% Oct/22
Cotton 80.73 -1.100 -1.34% -2.61% 26.00% Oct/22
Rubber 256.00 -2.10 -0.81% 5.92% 48.15% Oct/22
Orange Juice 143.95 -1.45 -1.00% -3.81% -26.52% Oct/22
Coffee 311.40 -4.75 -1.50% 12.87% -24.08% Oct/22
Oat 377.50 -3.2500 -0.85% -9.53% 22.76% Oct/22
Wool 1,785.00 -18.00 -1.00% -3.88% 25.09% Oct/22
Rice 17.35 0.0500 0.29% 6.31% 69.43% Oct/22
Canola 790.90 5.40 0.69% -4.15% 27.87% Oct/22
Sugar 20.13 -0.32 -1.56% 7.07% 31.65% Oct/22
Corn 460.28 -2.9723 -0.64% -12.99% 7.54% Oct/22


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
80.73 81.83 227.00 5.66 1913 - 2026 USd/Lbs Daily

News Stream
Cotton Holds Steady for a Third Week
Cotton futures traded around 80 cents per pound, holding within a narrow range since early October as rising US supply and softer export demand continued to weigh on prices. The US harvest continues to advance, with 41% of the crop harvested by the week ending October 18th, above the five-year average of 37%. Meanwhile, a White House assistance program to help rural producers cover fuel costs could further support harvesting progress. Supply expectations also increased in the latest WASDE report, which raised its global production forecast for the August 2026–July 2027 season to 25.8 million tonnes from 25.66 million, reflecting higher output projections for the US and Brazil. An intensifying competition from Brazil, the world's leading cotton exporter, continues to weigh on US export prospects. Brazil's Anea projects shipments of around 3.4 million tonnes over the period, compared with WASDE's US export forecast of 2.69 million tonnes.
2026-10-21
Cotton Holds Near Two-Month Low
Cotton futures fell below 81 cents per pound but remained near a two-month low amid prospects of rising global supply. The latest WASDE report raised its global production forecast for the August 2026–July 2027 season to 25.8 million tonnes from 25.66 million previously, driven by higher projections for the US (2.93 million vs. 2.88 million tonnes) and Brazil (4.15 million vs. 4.03 million tonnes). Export competition is also expected to intensify, with Brazil’s export forecast raised to 3.48 million tonnes from 3.38 million. Shipments from Brazil between July and September of 2026 increased 18% from a year earlier to 453 thousand tonnes. Meanwhile, US exports have declined in recent weeks, though forecasts remain unchanged at 2.69 million tonnes between August 2026 and July 2027. Adding to the bearish pressure, 31% of the US crop has been harvested, above the five-year average of 29%. However, a hurricane threatening cotton crops in Alabama and the Delta could pose risks to supply.
2026-10-09
Cotton Near Two-Month Low
Cotton futures traded around 80 cents per pound, near its lowest level in two months, amid concerns over the weather and its impact on crops. Heavy rainfall across Texas, a key US cotton-growing region, raised concerns over crop quality, particularly where bolls had already opened. However, no further rain is forecast this week, limiting the upside for prices. Providing an offsetting pressure, the US harvest is quickly progressing, with 23% of the crop harvested compared with the five-year average of 21%, while Texas and Arizona are running well ahead of their normal pace, according to the latest USDA crop progress report. Adding to the bearish pressure is an intensifying competition in global markets. Brazil exported a record 3.37 million tonnes between August 2025 and July 2026, an increase of 19% from the previous marketing year. US exports reached approximately 2.61 million tonnes over the same period.
2026-10-05