Price Spike Causing Problems for Textile Companies in Vietnam

Vietnam’s domestic cotton production can only meet about 2% of the textile industry’s demand, exposing them to international price fluctuations on imported fiber.

Inventory Weighing on Major Producers in China

When farmers work hard to produce a good harvest, it’s frustrating to have their efforts hindered by other factors, such as available facilities to process the cotton and a reliable logistics infrastructure to transport the fiber where it needs to go.

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.

The United States: Driving Demand Creation

Once the dominant force in global production, America now dominates cotton promotion.

American Cotton Shippers Association

ACSA is focused on maximizing opportunity and minimizing risk.

ACSA 2011 CONFERENCE PREVIEW: May 11

ACSA President Jordan Lea offers his insights on the many educational and networking opportunities that will be available to attendees on Wednesday, May 11.

Almost $5 Million of Cotton Destroyed in Warehouse Fire

A fire in a cotton warehouse in Lubbock, Texas destroyed 10,000 to 15,000 bales of mote cotton valued at more than $4.5 million.

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.

High Prices Require Better Risk Management

Communication and Simplification Keep Cotton Moving

Role of Ocean Carriers Will Expand in 2011