International Cotton Market
22-Jul-2025 08:26 AM
International Cotton Market
ICE cotton futures closed Monday’s session with losses ranging from 52 to 58 points. Crude oil futures fell by 27 cents per barrel, and the US dollar index dropped by $0.623 to $97.575.
As of July 20, 75% of the US cotton crop was in the squaring stage, and 33% was setting bolls, matching the seasonal average. Crop conditions improved by 3%, with 57% rated good to excellent, and the Brugler500 index rose by 8 points to 347.
Weather forecasts for the coming week indicate dry conditions across much of Texas, while the southeastern US may receive 1 to 2 inches of rain, with heavier amounts closer to the Gulf Coast.
On Friday, The Seam reported sales of 58 bales at an average price of 68.35 cents per pound. The Cotlook A Index was up 0.20 cents at 79.50 on July 18. ICE cotton stocks remained steady on July 18 at 22,337 certified bales. USDA’s Adjusted World Price (AWP) was up slightly to 54.72 cents per pound and will remain in effect through this Thursday.