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China’s cotton prices fall 3.24% as inventories surge and textile demand weakens

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China’s cotton market faces growing supply pressure despite lower production forecasts, as commercial inventories exceed 2.9 million tonnes and...

Pakistan cotton prices fall to Rs 17,800 as poor fibre quality and rising costs squeeze spinning mills

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Cotton prices continue to weaken, but deteriorating fibre quality, expensive imports and higher financing costs are limiting the benefits...

India extends duty-free cotton imports until December 31 to ease prices and support textile mills

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India has extended its 11% cotton import duty exemption by two months as weaker domestic production prospects and firm...

Pakistan cotton spot rate falls to Rs. 18,000 per maund as the market remains subdued

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Cotton prices softened despite satisfactory trading activity, while higher seasonal arrivals and weak domestic textile demand continue to shape...

U.S. regen cotton reports 20% lower emissions and 75% less soil loss

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First field-level results from the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol’s regenerative programme link verified farming practices with carbon, soil and...

Better Cotton data shows lower inputs, carbon and water across majority of participating farms

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Nine years of field data indicate measurable environmental and livelihood improvements, strengthening the business case for farm-level data as...

Pakistan’s cotton arrival growth slows to 5.39%, raising supply concerns for mills

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Late-September inflows fell below last year’s pace, weakening expectations of a stronger domestic crop. Pakistan’s cotton arrivals reached 3.208 million...

New cotton review examines competitiveness, market risk, and opportunities

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From moving record volumes of Brazilian cotton to market, to managing price volatility, unlocking Ethiopia’s production potential, and strengthening...

Cotton buyers face higher procurement risk as 2026/27 supply outlook diverges

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Global cotton supply is not yet critically short, but falling inventories, volatile crop forecasts and firmer prices are making...

Pakistani cotton arrivals rise 19% to 2.39 million bales as mills absorb crop quickly

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Punjab is recording the strongest percentage growth, but the crop has entered a critical stage as pink bollworm, late...

Indian textile industry seeks six-month extension of duty-free cotton imports

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With cotton yarn prices up 60% in 2026 and domestic output falling for a sixth consecutive year, mills want...

Premium textile mills back recover Pakistan JV to build recycled-cotton business

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The proposed partnership with global recycled-cotton specialist Recover gives a Pakistani spinner a direct route into the fast-growing market...

Global cotton mill use climbs to 122.9 million bales as supply tightens

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Stronger Asian spinning demand and weaker global production are set to draw down cotton stocks sharply in 2026/27, improving...

U.S. macroeconomic indicators & the cotton supply chain

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Marcoeconomic Overview: Recent activity in bond markets has refocused attention on inflation and interest rates ahead of the next...

RE&UP’s Next-Gen Cotton fibers power Zalando t-shirt collection crafted from recycled textiles

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RE&UP Recycling Technologies’ Next-Gen Cotton powers a new collection from Zalando’s private labels, marking a step forward in bringing...

Egyptian cotton exports jump 63% to 64,060 tonnes as season closes

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Stronger Asian demand and competitive prices have lifted Egyptian cotton shipments sharply, even as the country’s planted area contracts. Egypt’s...

Pakistan cotton arrivals rise 27% to 1.70 million bales as local prices retreat

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Stronger arrivals are improving Pakistan’s crop outlook, but falling international prices, port delays for imported cotton and emerging pest...

ICAC: Global cotton production projected to outpace consumption, but risks remain

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Global cotton production is projected to reach 26.2 million tonnes in the 2026/27 season, marginally outpacing estimated consumption of...

Azerbaijan’s cotton yarn exports nearly double to 13,700 tonnes in seven months

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Cotton yarn shipments rose 88.5% by volume and 81.7% by value in January–July 2026, signalling faster development of Azerbaijan’s...

Asad Shafi selected as APTMA central chairman in the bi-annual elections

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In a press conference at APTMA House, Lahore addressed by Dr. Gohar Ejaz, Patron in Chief APTMA, Mr. Raza...
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