Signs of Rising Cotton Prices

26-Mar-2026 08:13 PM

Ahmedabad: Indications suggest that cotton prices are on the rise due to stalled imports from abroad and limited arrivals in domestic markets. Over the past week alone, prices have surged by ₹1,000–₹1,500 per candy (356 kg).

It is understood that shipments corresponding to cotton import contracts signed in January are also facing delays in arrival. Consequently, spinning units and textile mills are being compelled to procure cotton at higher prices.

If disruptions to imports persist, cotton prices could rise even further. This could potentially erode the competitiveness of Indian textile products in the international export market.

While the significant depreciation of the Rupee is making cotton imports more expensive, it is simultaneously helping to maintain the export offer prices of cotton textiles at competitive levels. India imports cotton from countries such as the United States, Brazil, and South Africa.