Cotton International Market
26-Jun-2026 08:40 AM
Cotton International Market
ICE cotton futures posted gains of 21 to 71 points across most contracts on Thursday, with the July contract rising 131 points. Crude oil prices increased by $1.13 per barrel to $71.47 per barrel, while the U.S. Dollar Index fell by 0.141 points to 101.250.
According to the USDA Export Sales report for the week ending June 18, U.S. cotton export sales for the 2025/26 marketing year totaled 83,864 running bales (RB). This was the lowest level in six weeks but still slightly above the same week last year. Vietnam purchased 31,300 RB, while India bought 14,300 RB.
New-crop cotton sales totaled 67,089 RB, also the lowest level in six weeks. China purchased 13,500 RB, while Guatemala bought 12,800 RB.
Cotton export shipments during the week reached 300,155 RB, the highest in four weeks and 46.64% above the same week last year. Vietnam was the leading destination with 102,800 RB, followed by Pakistan with 48,600 RB.
The Cotlook A Index declined by 75 points to 87.55 cents per pound on June 24. ICE certified cotton stocks remained unchanged at 189,447 bales. Meanwhile, the Adjusted World Price (AWP) increased by 151 points to 63.88 cents per pound.