Global cotton benchmarks ease over past month

The Cotlook A Index slipped marginally from 74 to 73 cents per lb, reflecting softer international sentiment.

In China, the CC Index 3128B held steady near 104 cents per lb, equivalent to around 16,000 RMB per tonne. The renminbi remained broadly stable at about 6.95 RMB per USD, as per Cotton Incorporated’s Monthly Economic Letter - Cotton Market Fundamentals & Price Outlook - February 2026.

Indian cotton prices edged down from 78 to 76 cents per lb, or from ₹55,200 to ₹54,000 per candy. The rupee traded near ₹91 per USD during the period.

In Pakistan, prices rose from 67 to 70 cents per lb, or from 15,500 to 16,000 PKR per maund (approximately 37.32 kg), before easing more recently. The Pakistani rupee hovered around 280 PKR per USD over the past month.

Overall, global price movements reflected cautious demand conditions, with currency stability limiting sharper swings across major producing regions.

ALCHEMPro News Desk (KD)