India Won't Lift Cotton Export Ban

Anand Sharma, India's textile and commerce minister, announced on Monday, April 9, that India will not permit additional cotton exports until an undisclosed future date.

USDA Revises Global Stocks Upward

The USDA’s April supply and demand report sent the market lower when it made major historical revisions and "found" almost 3.5 million bales in its database for India.

The Cotton Board: Prices Unlikely to Gain in Coming Months

The combination of higher ending stocks, and a lower world consumption figure (down 980,000 bales to 107.7 million), caused the stocks-to-use ratio to increase by 4% this month.

ITMF President Bashir Mohammad Calls for Collaborative Solutions

Keynote speaker at the Cotton International 2012 Global Summit looks to this forum to pave the way to the future.

China’s Purchases Offset Bearish USDA Report

The recent USDA report had a negative effect on global cotton prices, but some analysts believe the negativity is unwarranted due to continued purchasing from China.

Zimbabwe Growers to Rely on Seed Cotton for Income

An increase in global cotton production might be driving prices down, but growers in Zimbabwe can still profit from selling seed cotton, which offers timely payments.

Success Is Built Daily, not During Times of Crisis

Turning Uncertainty into Opportunity

Welcome to the 2012 Global Summit

Shifting Focus from Market Share to Technology

World Industry Views: CCA

Complexity Puts Emphasis on Risk Management

Country Reports: United Kingdom

Tomorrow’s Leaders Are Already Here

Country Reports: ICA Complete Cotton

Market Requires a New, or Improved, Exchange

Country Reports: Turkey

Crises Often Lead to Opportunities

Country Reports: Southeast Asia Region