Cotton futures traded near 78 cents per pound after briefly dipping toward 77 cents, with recent price action largely driven by short covering. A stronger U.S. dollar weighed on the market after Federal Reserve officials signaled a hawkish stance, reducing the competitiveness of U.S. cotton in export markets. Weaker crude oil prices also weighed, as cheaper synthetic fibers become more cost-competitive relative to cotton. Meanwhile, crop conditions remained generally favorable, though investors continue to closely monitor weather developments across key U.S. growing regions ahead of July, with excessive rainfall in some areas and drought concerns in others. Certified cotton stocks remain ample, indicating little risk of a delivery squeeze and helping to keep supply concerns in check.

Cotton rose to 76.39 USd/Lbs on June 25, 2026, up 0.17% from the previous day. Over the past month, Cotton's price has fallen 1.27%, but it is still 12.10% 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 June 25 of 2026.

Cotton rose to 76.39 USd/Lbs on June 25, 2026, up 0.17% from the previous day. Over the past month, Cotton's price has fallen 1.27%, but it is still 12.10% 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 79.95 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 85.14 in 12 months time.



Price Day Month Year Date
Soybeans 1,118.32 9.57 0.86% -5.71% 9.34% Jun/25
Wheat 586.44 0.69 0.12% -7.72% 12.56% Jun/25
Lumber 615.55 -1.45 -0.24% 4.86% -0.42% Jun/25
Cheese 1.55 0.0072 0.47% -4.19% -11.57% Jun/25
Palm Oil 4,557.00 -76.00 -1.64% 1.36% 13.58% Jun/25
Milk 16.01 -0.01 -0.06% -5.32% -14.61% Jun/25
Cocoa 5,160.46 187.46 3.77% 23.78% -43.58% Jun/25
Cotton 76.39 0.125 0.16% -1.27% 12.10% Jun/25
Rubber 224.30 -2.90 -1.28% 1.13% 40.54% Jun/24
Orange Juice 141.31 -4.94 -3.38% -20.21% -38.91% Jun/25
Coffee 272.23 -4.97 -1.79% -0.65% -11.60% Jun/25
Oat 266.75 -16.0022 -5.66% -27.56% -26.97% Jun/25
Wool 1,943.00 -46.00 -2.31% 3.35% 60.98% Jun/25
Rice 12.75 -0.1787 -1.38% -1.95% -2.25% Jun/25
Canola 748.89 4.19 0.56% -0.24% 7.90% Jun/25
Sugar 14.00 -0.02 -0.17% -3.74% -10.56% Jun/25
Corn 407.69 0.6924 0.17% -10.89% -0.44% Jun/25


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
76.39 76.26 227.00 5.66 1913 - 2026 USd/Lbs Daily

News Stream
Cotton Futures Edge Lower
Cotton futures traded near 78 cents per pound after briefly dipping toward 77 cents, with recent price action largely driven by short covering. A stronger U.S. dollar weighed on the market after Federal Reserve officials signaled a hawkish stance, reducing the competitiveness of U.S. cotton in export markets. Weaker crude oil prices also weighed, as cheaper synthetic fibers become more cost-competitive relative to cotton. Meanwhile, crop conditions remained generally favorable, though investors continue to closely monitor weather developments across key U.S. growing regions ahead of July, with excessive rainfall in some areas and drought concerns in others. Certified cotton stocks remain ample, indicating little risk of a delivery squeeze and helping to keep supply concerns in check.
2026-06-23
Cotton Futures at Over 2-Week High
Cotton futures traded above 79 cents per pound, holding close to the highest since early June, as weather concerns in key US growing regions weighed on the supply outlook. While beneficial rainfall was reported along the Texas coast, dry conditions are likely to persist in West Texas. In the meantime, India is expected to receive below-average rainfall over the next two weeks, especially in central and northern regions that could delay planting of summer-sown crops, including cotton. Meanwhile, the June US agricultural supply and demand report pointed to a tighter global cotton balance in 2026/27, with lower beginning and ending stocks and slightly higher consumption. Easing geopolitical tensions also provided support, as lower crude oil prices may reduce costs for textile producers.
2026-06-16
Cotton Hovers Around 2-Month Lows
Cotton futures traded around 76 cents per pound, holding close to the lowest since early April, mainly pressured by falling oil prices. Renewed hopes of a US–Iran deal weighed on crude prices, boosting polyester appeal and potentially reducing cotton demand. Meanwhile, data from the June US agricultural supply and demand report pointed to a tighter global cotton balance in 2026/27, with lower beginning and ending stocks and slightly higher consumption. World production is forecast to remain stable at 116.04 million bales, while demand rises, led by China. The US cotton balance sheet showed lower beginning and ending stocks, reflecting a 200,000-bale reduction carried over from the previous year. For 2025/26, higher global exports are expected to reduce ending stocks, while world production and consumption remain largely unchanged. Global exports were raised by more than 1%, led by Brazil, the United States, Kazakhstan and Turkey.
2026-06-12