Cotton fell to 61.55 USd/Lbs on December 2, 2025, down 2.03% from the previous day. Over the past month, Cotton's price has fallen 6.28%, and is down 13.31% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. Cotton - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on December of 2025.

Monthly and long-term cotton price data (US¢/lb): historical series and analyst forecasts curated by FocusEconomics.

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Cotton Market Size 2025-2029

The cotton market size is valued to increase by USD 8.69 billion, at a CAGR of 3.2% from 2024 to 2029. Supports economic growth and source of livelihood will drive the cotton market.

Major Market Trends & Insights

APAC dominated the market and accounted for a 87% growth during the forecast period.
By Application - Cotton fiber segment was valued at USD 37.14 billion in 2023
By Distribution Channel - Offline segment accounted for the largest market revenue share in 2023

Market Size & Forecast

Market Opportunities: USD 26.51 million
Market Future Opportunities: USD 8688.20 million
CAGR : 3.2%
APAC: Largest market in 2023

Market Summary

The market encompasses the global production, trade, and consumption of cotton, a vital natural fiber used extensively in textiles and apparel. Core technologies, such as genetically modified cotton seeds and automated cotton harvesting machinery, are transforming the industry by enhancing productivity and reducing environmental impact. Applications span various sectors, including fashion, home textiles, and industrial uses. However, the market faces challenges, including overconsumption of water due to poor management and water pollution, which threatens sustainability. Regulations, such as the Sustainability and Transparency Accelerator, aim to mitigate these issues.
According to recent reports, cotton accounts for approximately 2.5% of the world's total water consumption, making it a significant contributor to economic growth and a crucial source of livelihood for millions. Despite these challenges, the market continues to evolve, with companies adopting new technologies to improve efficiency and reduce environmental impact.

What will be the Size of the Cotton Market during the forecast period?

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How is the Cotton Market Segmented and what are the key trends of market segmentation?

The cotton industry research report provides comprehensive data (region-wise segment analysis), with forecasts and estimates in 'USD million' for the period 2025-2029, as well as historical data from 2019-2023 for the following segments.

Application

  Cotton fiber
  Cotton seed oil
  Cotton seed


Distribution Channel

  Offline
  Online


Geography

  North America

    US
    Canada


  Europe

    France
    Germany
    UK


  Middle East and Africa

    Turkey


  APAC

    Bangladesh
    China
    India
    Pakistan


  Rest of World (ROW)

By Application Insights

The cotton fiber segment is estimated to witness significant growth during the forecast period.

Cotton, a natural fiber grown in shrubs across tropical and subtropical regions globally, holds a significant position in the textile industry. India is the leading producer of cotton, catering to one-third of the global fiber production. The textile mills and apparel manufacturing sector's expansion fuel the cotton industry's growth. Consumer preferences and trends drive the demand for cotton, making it the most widely used natural fiber in textiles. The cotton industry's future looks promising with anticipated growth in various sectors. For instance, precision agriculture technology and integrated pest management techniques are gaining traction, enhancing crop stress tolerance and reducing pesticide usage.

Soil nutrient cycling and humic acid fertilizer applications contribute to improved fiber quality parameters, such as fiber length uniformity and lint strength measurement. Moreover, the adoption of gene expression analysis, disease tolerance genetics, and sustainable farming practices is on the rise. These advancements lead to better water use efficiency, nitrogen fixation efficiency, and micronutrient deficiencies reduction. Furthermore, the integration of data-driven irrigation, crop rotation strategies, and plant biomass estimation offers opportunities for yield improvement metrics. Additionally, the application of growth regulator applications, microbial inoculants, and herbicide application techniques contributes to better soil health indicators and harvesting optimization methods.

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The Cotton fiber segment was valued at USD 37.14 billion in 2019 and showed a gradual increase during the forecast period.

The industry also benefits from remote sensing applications, enabling better monitoring of crop health and soil conditions. According to recent studies, the cotton industry's current market share stands at 35%, with expectations of a 15% increase in the next five years. Another report indicates a 12% rise in demand for cotton fiber in the textile industry within the same timeframe. These statistics underscore the cotton industry's continuous evolution and growth potential.

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Regional Analysis

APAC is estimated to contribute 87% to the growth of the global

Global Cotton market size 2021 was recorded $39.207 Million whereas by the end of 2025 it will reach $44.3 Million. According to the author, by 2033 Cotton market size will become $56.555. Cotton market will be growing at a CAGR of 3.1% during 2025 to 2033.

The Cotton In Europe Market report segments the industry into Geography (Spain, Greece, Germany, Bulgaria, Albania, Rest of Europe). The report includes Production Analysis by Volume, Consumption Analysis by Value and Volume, Import Analysis by Value and Volume, Export Analysis by Value and Volume, and Price Trend Analysis. This report offers five years of historical data and five-year market forecasts.

The global cotton lint market rose sharply to $166.1B in 2024, surging by 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a mild descent. Global consumption peaked at $215.9B in 2022; however, from 2023 to 2024, consumption remained at a lower figure.

The Cotton Market Report is Segmented by Geography (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America, Middle East, and Africa). The Report Includes Production Analysis (Volume), Consumption Analysis (Value and Volume), Export Analysis (Value and Volume), Import Analysis (Value and Volume), and Price Trend Analysis. The Market Forecasts are Provided in Terms of Value (USD) and Volume (Metric Tons).

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The Italian bed linen of cotton market contracted dramatically to $249M in 2024, with a decrease of -17.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a noticeable descent. Bed linen of cotton consumption peaked at $443M in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2024, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

This analysis presents a rigorous exploration of financial data, incorporating a diverse range of statistical features. By providing a robust foundation, it facilitates advanced research and innovative modeling techniques within the field of finance.

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Financial data:

• Historical daily stock prices (open, high, low, close, volume)

• Fundamental data (e.g., market capitalization, price to earnings P/E ratio, dividend yield, earnings per share EPS, price to earnings growth, debt-to-equity ratio, price-to-book ratio, current ratio, free cash flow, projected earnings growth, return on equity, dividend payout ratio, price to sales ratio, credit rating)

• Technical indicators (e.g., moving averages, RSI, MACD, average directional index, aroon oscillator, stochastic oscillator, on-balance volume, accumulation/distribution A/D line, parabolic SAR indicator, bollinger bands indicators, fibonacci, williams percent range, commodity channel index)

Machine learning features:

• Feature engineering based on financial data and technical indicators

• Sentiment analysis data from social media and news articles

• Macroeconomic data (e.g., GDP, unemployment rate, interest rates, consumer spending, building permits, consumer confidence, inflation, producer price index, money supply, home sales, retail sales, bond yields)

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• The dataset may include different levels of granularity (e.g., daily, hourly)

• Data cleaning and preprocessing are essential before model training

• Regular updates are recommended to maintain the accuracy and relevance of the data

The Cotton Processing Market report segments the industry into Cotton Product Type (Lint, Cottonseed, Other Product Types), Application (Textiles, Surgical and Medical, Feed, Other Applications), Equipment (Spinning, Ginning, Other Equipment), Operation (Automatic, Semi-Automatic, Other Operations), and Geography (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, South America, Africa). Five years of historical data and forecasts are provided.

Graph and download economic data for Global price of Cotton (PCOTTINDUSDM) from Jan 1990 to Jun 2025 about cotton, World, and price.

The North American Cotton Market report segments the industry into Geography (United States, Canada, Mexico). The report includes Production Analysis, Consumption Analysis and Market Value, Import Market Analysis (Volume and Value), Export Market Analysis (Volume and Value), and Wholesale Price Trend Analysis. Five years of historical data and five-year forecasts are provided.

Explore insights on the Africa Cotton Market, projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.02% during 2026-2032, with a market size valued at approximately USD 7.32 billion in 2032.

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The report covers Global Cotton Seed Prices and the market is segmented by Geography, and include extensive study of production, consumption, trade, and price trend analysis of cotton seed market, in addition to the value chain analysis.

The Organic Cotton Marketsize was valued at USD 518.7 USD Million in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 734.74 USD Million by 2032, exhibiting a CAGR of 5.1 % during the forecast period. Key drivers for this market are: Growing Paper Recycling Activities to Drive Market. Potential restraints include: High Price of Organic Cotton Impacts Market Growth.

China Settlement Price: ZCE: Cotton: 2nd Month data was reported at 13,195.000 RMB/Ton in 14 May 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 13,115.000 RMB/Ton for 13 May 2025. China Settlement Price: ZCE: Cotton: 2nd Month data is updated daily, averaging 15,390.000 RMB/Ton from Sep 2004 (Median) to 14 May 2025, with 5028 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 34,270.000 RMB/Ton in 17 Feb 2011 and a record low of 10,255.000 RMB/Ton in 16 Mar 2016. China Settlement Price: ZCE: Cotton: 2nd Month data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange. The data is categorized under World Trend Plus’s Commodity Market – Table CN.ZB: Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange: Commodity Futures: Settlement Price: Daily. [COVID-19-IMPACT]

The Cotton Trade Analysis Market size was valued at USD 18.96 Million in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 29.25 Million by 2032, exhibiting a CAGR of 4.50 % during the forecasts periods. Recent developments include: February 2023: The US Department of Agriculture's Foreign Agricultural Service collaborated with the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) to address agricultural export market challenges and to solve simulated world trade problems. This collaboration creates new market opportunities for cotton exporters., December 2022: An agreement was signed by the Cotton Corporation of India Limited and the Cotton Textiles Export Promotion Council to market Kasturi cotton, a domestically produced brand of cotton, globally. This collaboration promotes exports of Indian Cotton textile products, including raw cotton, worldwide.. Key drivers for this market are: , Increasing Food Security Concerns; Inclination Toward a Healthy Lifestyle. Potential restraints include: , Unfavorable Climatic Conditions; Higher Market Entry Cost. Notable trends are: United States Dominates the Global Exports.

In 2024, the German bed linen of cotton market decreased by -19.7% to $277M, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, consumption showed a perceptible setback. Bed linen of cotton consumption peaked at $525M in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2024, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.