Trade

As global economies have become integrated, cotton has become a well-traveled commodity. Take a look at the imports and exports that make our industry go.

Annual Preview: U.S. Resolute in Farm Policy Development Process

Facing a severe time restriction and difficult budget and trade limitations, U.S. cotton leaders boldly guided the development -- and industry-wide approval -- of a dramatic new farm policy.

NCC Commends Administration for Work On Trade Tensions

NCC President Charles Parker commended U.S. trade officials for working to relieve tensions between U.S. and West African cotton interests.

Indonesian Market: No Recovery Expected until 2012

Cotton-based products, from yarn to fabric, have been under pressure in Indonesia since March 2011, and conditions will likely stay negative until 2012.

ICAC: Global Consumption Projections Down for 2012

Projected slow down in global economic growth will impact demand for textiles in the coming year, according to the ICAC.

Commodity Groups in U.S. Call for Equality in Agriculture

Organizations representing cotton, rice, peanuts and grain sorghum are urging the development of a farm bill that maintains equity among all U.S. agriculture players.

Weekly Report: Demand on the Rise in Greece

During the last 10 days, demand for Greek cotton has increased -- mostly on behalf of Far East merchants, who took the biggest share of recent sales.

Antigua and Barbuda Are Banking on Sea Island Cotton

One of the most sought-after fibers in the world, Sea Island Cotton, is about to become the centerpiece of a major initiative by the Antigua and Barbuda Development Bank.

The Impact of Changing Times on the Cotton World

The usual model of basis trading used by all of the merchants has failed. What has been thrown up out of the chaos is a “tweaked model” of hedging.

Association Seeks Standard Contract for Indian Cotton

The Indian Cotton Federation (formerly the South Indian Cotton Association) is working on a standard contract for Indian cotton for both the moestic and international markets.

ICA Preview: Moving Forward with Transparency

With volatility rampant in the market, the leaders of the International Cotton Association are putting an emphasis on trasnparency.

ICAC Releases World Apparel Fiber Consumption Survey

This information-packed resource can be purchased in its entirety or by geographic region, and includes a translation of technical terms into French and Spanish.

Spinners in India Demand Postponement of Cotton Exports

The Southern India Mills’ Association (SIMA) is applying pressure to delay cotton exports under Open General License only after January 1, 2012.

O.A. Cleveland: Cotton Struggles to Hold Its Ground

Cotton struggled all last week attempting to keep its head above water, but demand continues to plague market activity.

Just Released: "Production and Trade Policies Affecting the Cotton Industry"

New report from the International Cotton Advisory Committee offers a description of direct production and trade subsidy programs worldwideand the impact they have on international cotton prices.

How to Handle Volatility in the Cotton Market

Everything that has occurred in the past three years should at least serve as a lesson for the future, because this uncertain situation is unlikely to be resolved any time soon.

Cambodian Government Lifts Cotton Price Cap

Cambodia’s Minister of Industry has lifted the country's cotton price cap after seven months of declining international prices, but growers have bigger complaints.

ITMF 2011 Preview: Textiles in a Changing Retail Environment

Respect and transparency in retail textiles are closely tied to economic efficiency, environmental responsibility and social solidarity. Values should be driving strategies.

China and United States Create Win-Win Relationship

A long history of cooperation between China and the American Cotton Shippers Association benefits the industries of each country.

Multiple Exchanges Feed Chian's Cotton Consumption

When a country is tops in multiple major cotton categories – such as production, consumption and imports – it surely has an active exchange sector, and China is no exception

China International Cotton Conference Targets Stable Growth

In these times of uncertainty, Chinese officials seeks to steady market volatility and wild price fluctuations.

Indonesian Demand for Cotton Clothing Low Despite Holiday

The coming Muslim holiday, Eid al Fitr, usually provides a nice boost to cotton clothing sales in Indonesia, but consumers have shifted to synthetics this year.

The Indian Cotton Sector Is Taking a Beating

India's cotton yarn sector has so far lost nearly $2.5 billion, according to the Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI).

Indian Cotton Exports Have Created Artificial Shortage

The export of 5.5 million bales of cotton from India during the early part of this cotton year has created an artificial cotton shortage in the country.

Increased Export Allowance Shocks the Indian Spinning Sector

The government's decision to increase this season's allowable cotton export limit has surprised and outraged many spinners in India.

ICA Addresses Current Trading Conditions

ICA is urging members to bear in mind that, while price fluctuations might mean some firms face short-term losses, the longer-term view of maintaining good trading relationships and ensuring contract sanctity will ultimately lead to a safer trading environment and ensure the long-term viability of all market participants.

International Students Converge On Memphis for ACSA Cotton School

The Commercial Appeal offers an inside look at a day of learning at the ACSA International Cotton Institute in Memphis, TN.

Pakistan Sets All-Time Textile Exports Record

It was a year for the record books in Pakistan’s textile industry, with exports skyrocketing to $12.5 billion--up more than 34 percent over the previous year.

The Results Are In: 18th CSITC Round Trial Completed

Seventy-eight testing facilities from all continents participated in the Round Trial and submitted results from 123 instruments for evaluation.

Indian Officials Warn Exporters: No Second Chances

Indian exporters who don’t follow the letter of the law this year will never be given an opportunity to correct their mistake in the future.

NCC Pleased that Bill Amendments Are Rejected

The failed amendments would have severely compromised the cotton program by amending the 2008 farm law two years before it is scheduled to expire.

EU Seeks More Cotton Trade with Uzbekistan

European countries want Uzbekistan's fiber, but want to see steps toward eradicating child labor first.

USDA Allows Importation of 52,000 Tons of Upland Cotton

Until July 31, the U.S. Department of Agriculture will allow the importantion of more than 52,000 tons of cotton that won't be subject to the over-quota tariff.

Pakistan Continues Emphasis and Investment in Textile Exports

The government's Five Year National Textile Plan, enacted in August 2010, is paying big dividends for this crucial sector of Pakistan's economy.

Spinners, Exporters Battling It Out in Egypt

Cotton exporters warn that a ban on existing cotton contracts would seriously damage Egypt's viability as a trading partner in the future.

Trading Grinds to a Halt in Indian Markets

There has been absolutely no trading in the Indian cotton market since Friday, May 6, which has resulted in a serious decline in cotton prices.

Indian Cotton Merchants Demand Free Export

Dhiren Sheth, Cotton Association of India president, is urging Dr. Manmohan Singh, Prime Minister of India, to take immediate steps to allow free cotton exports.

Textile Machinery Rebounds in 2010, ITMF Study Shows

After the steep decline in 2008-2009, global shipments of new textile machinery have recorded a very strong upswing, including the setting of some all-time highs.

ACSA Names New Officers

Trade association announces the election of William E. May as president.

Cotton Council International

CCI promotes improving global supply chain from fiber to retail

American Cotton Shippers Association

ACSA is focused on maximizing opportunity and minimizing risk.

Cotton Price Trends

When O.A. Cleveland talks pricing, people listen

A Tale of Two Cottons

Putting cotton pricing into context

Mills Weigh In On Indian Export Debate

Mill organization urges Indian Prime Minister to halt cotton exports until January of 2012.

U.S. Politicians Struggle with Subsidies, Payments to Brazil

In a charged environment where the financial pressure is already high, U.S. lawmakers have difficult decisions to make about subsidies and the WTO ruling.

ICAC Tackles Volatility in Star-Studded Seminar

No one needs to summon the International Cotton Advisory Committee (ICAC) when there’s a crisis – such as extraordinary volatility in the cotton market.

Indian Cotton Export is a Concern for the Textile Industry

Industry leaders express concerns about timing and impact of the country's export policies.

India Promises to Fulfill Export Agreements with Pakistan

Pakistani cotton importers say that export deals they signed with Indian exporters in October 2010 have been cancelled five times.

Haldenby: 'Farmers Aren't Getting $2/lb for Cotton'

Although the markets show cotton to be more than $2/lb, that's the value of cotton in inventories today, not what farmers are receiving for their harvest.

Pakistani Textile Exports Up 23 Percent, July 2010 - January 2011

Pakistan's textile industry shipped more than $1.3 billion in cotton-based goods in the second half of 2010, more than offsetting rising raw material costs.

ACSA�s Lea: 'Cotton is in Great Shape'

American Cotton Shippers Association (ACSA) President Jordan Lea says there is cause for continued optimism relative to cotton prices.

India Allocates 1.9M Bales for Export by Feb. 25

All of the remaining 1.9 million bales (170 kg) of cotton that were originally approved for export in 2010 will be shipped between Jan. 25 and Feb. 25.

India Allocates 1.9 Million Bales for Exports

Government sets January 24 deadline for traders to submit necessary documents.

Cotton Soars to Record as Chinese Demand Surges, Global Supply Wanes

Cotton futures rose on speculation that global supply will fail to keep up with soaring Chinese demand.

Exports, Production, and Investments: All Eyes on India

Developments include government action on cotton yarn exports and investments in technical textiles, as well as a new production estimate from an industry association.

Trade

As global economies have become integrated, cotton has become a well-traveled commodity. Take a look at the imports and exports that make our industry go.

Facing a severe time restriction and difficult budget and trade limitations, U.S. cotton leaders boldly guided the development -- and industry-wide approval -- of a dramatic new farm policy.

NCC President Charles Parker commended U.S. trade officials for working to relieve tensions between U.S. and West African cotton interests.

Cotton-based products, from yarn to fabric, have been under pressure in Indonesia since March 2011, and conditions will likely stay negative until 2012.

Projected slow down in global economic growth will impact demand for textiles in the coming year, according to the ICAC.

Organizations representing cotton, rice, peanuts and grain sorghum are urging the development of a farm bill that maintains equity among all U.S. agriculture players.

During the last 10 days, demand for Greek cotton has increased -- mostly on behalf of Far East merchants, who took the biggest share of recent sales.

One of the most sought-after fibers in the world, Sea Island Cotton, is about to become the centerpiece of a major initiative by the Antigua and Barbuda Development Bank.

The usual model of basis trading used by all of the merchants has failed. What has been thrown up out of the chaos is a “tweaked model” of hedging.

The Indian Cotton Federation (formerly the South Indian Cotton Association) is working on a standard contract for Indian cotton for both the moestic and international markets.

With volatility rampant in the market, the leaders of the International Cotton Association are putting an emphasis on trasnparency.

This information-packed resource can be purchased in its entirety or by geographic region, and includes a translation of technical terms into French and Spanish.

The Southern India Mills’ Association (SIMA) is applying pressure to delay cotton exports under Open General License only after January 1, 2012.

Cotton struggled all last week attempting to keep its head above water, but demand continues to plague market activity.

New report from the International Cotton Advisory Committee offers a description of direct production and trade subsidy programs worldwideand the impact they have on international cotton prices.

Everything that has occurred in the past three years should at least serve as a lesson for the future, because this uncertain situation is unlikely to be resolved any time soon.

Cambodia’s Minister of Industry has lifted the country's cotton price cap after seven months of declining international prices, but growers have bigger complaints.

Respect and transparency in retail textiles are closely tied to economic efficiency, environmental responsibility and social solidarity. Values should be driving strategies.

A long history of cooperation between China and the American Cotton Shippers Association benefits the industries of each country.

When a country is tops in multiple major cotton categories – such as production, consumption and imports – it surely has an active exchange sector, and China is no exception

In these times of uncertainty, Chinese officials seeks to steady market volatility and wild price fluctuations.

The coming Muslim holiday, Eid al Fitr, usually provides a nice boost to cotton clothing sales in Indonesia, but consumers have shifted to synthetics this year.

India's cotton yarn sector has so far lost nearly $2.5 billion, according to the Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI).

The export of 5.5 million bales of cotton from India during the early part of this cotton year has created an artificial cotton shortage in the country.

The government's decision to increase this season's allowable cotton export limit has surprised and outraged many spinners in India.

The Commercial Appeal offers an inside look at a day of learning at the ACSA International Cotton Institute in Memphis, TN.

It was a year for the record books in Pakistan’s textile industry, with exports skyrocketing to $12.5 billion--up more than 34 percent over the previous year.

Seventy-eight testing facilities from all continents participated in the Round Trial and submitted results from 123 instruments for evaluation.

Indian exporters who don’t follow the letter of the law this year will never be given an opportunity to correct their mistake in the future.

The failed amendments would have severely compromised the cotton program by amending the 2008 farm law two years before it is scheduled to expire.

European countries want Uzbekistan's fiber, but want to see steps toward eradicating child labor first.

Until July 31, the U.S. Department of Agriculture will allow the importantion of more than 52,000 tons of cotton that won't be subject to the over-quota tariff.

The government's Five Year National Textile Plan, enacted in August 2010, is paying big dividends for this crucial sector of Pakistan's economy.

Cotton exporters warn that a ban on existing cotton contracts would seriously damage Egypt's viability as a trading partner in the future.

There has been absolutely no trading in the Indian cotton market since Friday, May 6, which has resulted in a serious decline in cotton prices.

Dhiren Sheth, Cotton Association of India president, is urging Dr. Manmohan Singh, Prime Minister of India, to take immediate steps to allow free cotton exports.

After the steep decline in 2008-2009, global shipments of new textile machinery have recorded a very strong upswing, including the setting of some all-time highs.

Trade association announces the election of William E. May as president.

CCI promotes improving global supply chain from fiber to retail

ACSA is focused on maximizing opportunity and minimizing risk.

When O.A. Cleveland talks pricing, people listen

Putting cotton pricing into context

Mill organization urges Indian Prime Minister to halt cotton exports until January of 2012.

In a charged environment where the financial pressure is already high, U.S. lawmakers have difficult decisions to make about subsidies and the WTO ruling.

No one needs to summon the International Cotton Advisory Committee (ICAC) when there’s a crisis – such as extraordinary volatility in the cotton market.

Industry leaders express concerns about timing and impact of the country's export policies.

Pakistani cotton importers say that export deals they signed with Indian exporters in October 2010 have been cancelled five times.

Although the markets show cotton to be more than $2/lb, that's the value of cotton in inventories today, not what farmers are receiving for their harvest.

Pakistan's textile industry shipped more than $1.3 billion in cotton-based goods in the second half of 2010, more than offsetting rising raw material costs.

American Cotton Shippers Association (ACSA) President Jordan Lea says there is cause for continued optimism relative to cotton prices.

All of the remaining 1.9 million bales (170 kg) of cotton that were originally approved for export in 2010 will be shipped between Jan. 25 and Feb. 25.

Government sets January 24 deadline for traders to submit necessary documents.

Cotton futures rose on speculation that global supply will fail to keep up with soaring Chinese demand.

Developments include government action on cotton yarn exports and investments in technical textiles, as well as a new production estimate from an industry association.