Cotton futures are trading with declines of 45 to 51 points for the front months as of midday. In the latest Export Sales report for the week ending January 29, a total of 249,836 running bales (RB) of cotton were sold, representing a 22.67% increase from the previous week but still 10.78% lower than the same week last year. Shipments totaled 235,313 RB, reflecting an 8.45% decrease from the prior week, though notably 53.29% higher than the same week in 2025.
On February 4, the online auction from The Seam recorded sales at 57.91 cents per pound for 5,856 bales. The Cotlook A Index dropped by 20 points to 73.15 cents, and ICE certified cotton stocks rose by 11,138 bales, reaching a total of 47,653 bales. Additionally, the Adjusted World Price was updated to 50.23 cents per pound last week.
As of the latest report, March 2026 Cotton stands at 61.73 cents, down 51 points; May 2026 Cotton at 63.49 cents, down 50 points; and July 2026 Cotton at 65.26 cents, down 46 points.
