Cotton futures experienced significant gains on Tuesday, closing up 161 to 178 points. Key data from the USDA indicated a reduction in planted acres to 840,000 and harvested areas to 1.3 million, while the yield increased to 862 lbs/ac. Production estimates were lowered by 1.39 million bales to a total of 13.21 million bales, affecting new crop stocks which decreased to 3.6 million bales.
The weekly Crop Progress report showed overall conditions down 2% to 53% good/excellent, with notable declines in Texas and Georgia. On the cotton auction front, 2,638 bales were sold at an average price of 70.47 cents/lb. The Cotlook A Index rose 25 points to 78.00 cents as of August 11, while the USDA’s Adjusted World Price (AWP) fell by 13 points to 54.39 cents/lb.
Closing prices for cotton futures are as follows: October 2025 at 67.07 cents (+178 points), December 2025 at 68.39 cents (+163 points), and March 2026 at 69.84 cents (+161 points).
