Cotton fell to 63.39 USd/Lbs on October 14, 2025, down 0.15% from the previous day. Over the past month, Cotton's price has fallen 2.67%, and is down 10.21% 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 October of 2025.

Cotton prices in , August, 2025 For that commodity indicator, we provide data from January 1960 to August 2025. The average value during that period was 1.48 USD per kilogram with a minimum of 0.6 USD per kilogram in August 1969 and a maximum of 5.06 USD per kilogram in March 2011. | TheGlobalEconomy.com

In the 2020 calendar year, the global average price of cotton - from a selection of the principal upland cottons - stood at **** U.S. cents per pound. The global price of cotton was at its peak in the 2011 crop year, with an average price of *** cents per pound. Cotton in the U.S. The average farm price in the United States received by cotton growers, has been growing in the past few years. The United States is the leading global cotton exporter, and is among the leading cotton producers worldwide after India and China. As of 2017/2018, the United States produced about ** percent of cotton globally. Cottonseeds market Worldwide cottonseed production amounted to about **** million metric tons in 2018/2019, decreasing from around ** million metric tons in the previous year. In that year, India and China were by far the main cottonseed producers worldwide, followed by Pakistan and Brazil.

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

Nigeria Commodity Price: Cotton data was reported at 1.830 USD/kg in Jun 2024. This records a decrease from the previous number of 1.910 USD/kg for May 2024. Nigeria Commodity Price: Cotton data is updated monthly, averaging 1.950 USD/kg from Jan 2010 (Median) to Jun 2024, with 174 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 5.060 USD/kg in Mar 2011 and a record low of 1.400 USD/kg in Apr 2020. Nigeria Commodity Price: Cotton data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Central Bank of Nigeria. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Nigeria – Table NG.P001: Commodity Prices.

India Textile: Price: Raw Cotton data was reported at 121.040 INR/kg in Sep 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 124.230 INR/kg for Aug 2018. India Textile: Price: Raw Cotton data is updated monthly, averaging 91.420 INR/kg from Jan 2006 (Median) to Sep 2018, with 153 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 160.890 INR/kg in Mar 2011 and a record low of 45.140 INR/kg in Mar 2006. India Textile: Price: Raw Cotton data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Textile. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Textile Sector – Table IN.RSF001: Textile: Price: Textile Items.

In June 2023, the price of Cotton Table Linen reached $13,335 per ton (CIF, Germany), showing a 6.2% growth compared to the previous month.

Cotton prices are to gain 5% y/y this year, as ending stocks are rapidly reduced. In 2021, the average cotton price spiked by 41% y/y to $2.23 per kg.

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The continuous increase of input costs and volatility of output prices have made the profitability and sustainability of smallholder cotton production in question. This study was carried out to examine the profitability of irrigated cotton production at Amibara district in the Middle Awash Valley under smallholder producers. 30 producers were purposively selected from the villages considered based on the predominance of irrigated cotton production. Primary data were collected for this study using well-structured questionnaires. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and budgetary technique analysis. Likewise, break-even and sensitivity analyses were introduced to determine the break-even price and yield and to account to any changes and risks envisaged. The break-up of production cost structure showed that operational (both manual and machinery) expenses were the prominent components of all variable costs. The principal findings of the enterprise budget analysis was that smallholder irrigated cotton production was a profitable enterprise with a gross margin of 10,294.23 Birr per hectare and a total expenditure of 20,572.17 Birr per hectare. Moreover, the benefit cost ratio of 1.49 was obtained. The break-even price and break-even yield at which the producers are at no loss no profit were 8.35 Birr per kg and 1641.83 kg per hectare. Returns from irrigated cotton were highly sensitive to fluctuations of price and yield than total variable cost. Thus, efforts should be made to improve productivity through provision of appropriate agricultural inputs at the lowest possible cost and reduce price volatility by promoting primary cooperatives at district level working on input output marketing.

View monthly updates and historical trends for Cotlook A-Index Cotton Price. Source: World Bank. Track economic data with YCharts analytics.

As of July 2023, the price of Cotton Embroidery reached $12,706 per ton (CIF, Brazil), representing a 8.4% increase compared to the previous month.

43289 Global import shipment records of Raw Cotton with prices, volume & current Buyer's suppliers relationships based on actual Global export trade database.

Cotton prices jumped by +13% to $2.59 per kg in October 2021, according to World Bank's data. Global supply shows a sign of reduction, as American cotton exports dropped twofold from September to October. Droughts have wiped out a significant part of cotton crops across the U.S., especially in Texas. The U.S. remains the world's leading supplier, accounting for 41% of global cotton lint exports. China, Vietnam, and Pakistan represent key importers of cotton lint from America.

Cotton is an important crop and commodity produced in the Indian subcontinent. At the end of fiscal year 2024, the yield of cotton produced in the country was estimated to be around 436 kilograms per hectare, a decrease from the previous fiscal year.  Cotton production  India is the world's leading cotton producing country. Cotton cultivation has witnessed major technological advancement with the introduction of hybrids for commercial use in late 1960s. Additionally, due to shorter cultivation duration of many superior cotton hybrids, crop rotation with wheat has been practiced in many northern states. The area for cotton cultivation across the country was nearly 13 million hectares in 2018.  Importance of cotton in economy   Cotton plays an important role in in the agricultural and industrial economy of the country. For instance, the export value of cotton and cotton products was over 783 billion Indian rupees in fiscal year 2019. As an economically viable crop, cotton, has gained much attention from the government and has benefited from various schemes and programs.

According to Cognitive Market Research, the Textile Yarn Market Size was USD XX Million in 2024 and is set to achieve a market size of USD XX Million by the end of 2031 growing at a CAGR of XX% from 2025 to 2033

North America held share of XX% in the year 2024 Europe held share of XX% in the year 2024 Asia-Pacific held share of XX% in the year 2024 South America held share of XX% in the year 2024 Middle East and Africa held share of XX% in the year 2024 Market Dynamics of Textile Yarn Market

Key Drivers for Textile Yarn Market

Rising demand for the apparel and fashion industry is driving the textile yarn market. 

There is a rising demand for apparel and fashion industry especially in emerging economies, and growing consumer demand for sustainable and affordable fashion and technological innovations, rising e-commerce platforms, and the growing influence of social media that plays a pivotal role in shaping consumer choices, this growth further fuels the textile yarn market which is a backbone of the textile industry. For instance, India's apparel retail market is expected to grow with e-commerce increasing by 17 percent y-o-y in FY25 and brick-and-mortar by 7 percent, where fast fashion, luxury, and ethnic segments are expected to outperform. Additionally, the Saudi fashion industry contributed 2.5 percent to the kingdom’s GDP last year compared to 1.4 percent in 2022, and the estimated value of that market in 2023 was about $30 billion, and is expected to reach $42 billion by 2028, a government report revealed. Jobs in the Saudi fashion sector rose to 320,000 in 2023, and the share of women in the fashion workforce was 52 percent in the year. The growth of the textile yarn market is highly influenced by the apparel and fashion industry, and with rising demand across the globe, increasing disposable incomes, changed lifestyles, and fast fashion, this market is set to grow.

Innovation in yarn development and technological advancements is a key driver in the growth of the textile yarn market. 

There are multiple innovations done in yarn development that fuel the growth of the textile yarn market, as it offers numerous benefits such as enhanced product performance, sustainability, and market competitiveness. For instance, Vardhman Textiles Ltd has launched three innovative yarn collections at Bharat Tex 2025, reinforcing its commitment to quality and sustainability. Renova offers eco-friendly greige yarns, while the Linen Collection highlights premium linen yarns. These collections set new industry benchmarks in design, innovation, and sustainability. Also at the International Istanbul Yarn Fair event showcased cutting-edge yarn innovations, fostering global business connections. Gimatex, a leading textile mill in Central India, has launched ground-breaking Siro Compact Yarns and Chief Value Cotton (CVC) Yarns. These advanced yarns enhance fabric quality, provide environmental benefits, and meet high industry demands. Through these advancements, yarns are now engineered to possess specific aesthetic qualities and functional attributes and are meeting evolving fashion trends and consumer preferences.

Key Restraints for Textile Yarn Market

Dependency on raw materials availability is restraining the growth of the textile yarn market. 

The reliance on raw materials is a major constraint for the textile yarn market, as fluctuations in supply and pricing impact production costs and overall market growth. For instance, cotton yarn prices gained ?4-5 per kg in the Delhi market after a steep rise in the price of the natural fiber. Cotton crop damage reports in several states in the country worsened the situation. Even India’s polyester and viscose yarn prices have witnessed a steep rise in the last week, around ?4-8 per kg. The price rise is driven by a steep hike in raw materials by dominant players to increase their margins, and foreign supply has already been reduced due to Quality Control Orders (QCOs). The market for textile yarn is also hampered by strict government laws governing the sale of textile yarn products. Instability in the yarn-making process for both plant and animal sources. Furthermore, crude oil refinement is the source of polyester fiber. The demand for textile yarn is being hampered by the highly fluctuating prices of crude oil, which are predicted to harm its production. For i...

In September 2022, the cotton sewing thread price amounted to $10.3 per kg (FOB, India), increasing by 14% against the previous month.

In this study Kirchhain aims to analyze quantitatively sectoral growth between 1899 and 1913 taking into account all economically relevant variables. The object of investigation is the cotton industry as for this industry area rich data material is available. The most important input (raw cotton) is exclusively imported and can therefore be calculated on the basis of the external trade statistics. Therefore a reliable sectoral production statistic can be derived for the cotton industry like for no other branch. Also the homogeneity of the production technique facilitates the estimation of capital. The analysis of growth processes and their implications, triggers and barriers is a necessary condition for developing valid development strategies. In this context the role of the cotton industry is analyzed. The role of customs duties is not considered in the analysis. Also on purpose not taken into account is the third production level of the cotton industry: Finishing (refinement, bleachery, finish, printing) because those task were executed by small businesses and therefore there is not enough data available. Only a part of this level is included in weaving because some weaving mills had their own finishing levels. Although the data material is quite rich, it is not broad enough to allow regional differentiation.
The starting point of this study is the empirical part in which data series, their sources and estimation methods are presented. The aim of the analytical part is to allow insights on growth processes in the cotton industry that go beyond obvious development of variables. The research approach is based on a Cobb-Douglas production function. Building up on this there is another part discussing the role of the cotton industry for the growth of the entire economy. In this part the question after a ‘leading sector’ is also addressed.

Register of tables is HISTAT:

A: Production - A.01: Tab.02 – Production in the cotton industry (1800-1869)

B: Means of production - B.01: Tab. 04 – Stock of cotton spindles including vigogne spindles in the factory based industry in the states of the German Reich (1800-1913) - B.02: Tab.08 – Stock and changes in stock of spindles (1820-1913) - B.03: Tab.09 – Average age of spinning frames in years (1820-1913)

C: Machine productivity
- C.01: Tab.10 – spindle productivity (1920-1913) - C.02: Tab.12 – looms and loom productivity (1800-1913)

D: Employees and stock of machines - D.01: Tab.14 – stock of machines and employees in the cotton industry (1800-1913)

E: Labor productivity - E.01: Tab.23 – labor productivity in the cotton industry (1800-1913)

F: Investments and capital stock - F.01: Tab.25 – gross investment of spinning mills in 1000 Mark (1820-1913) - F.02: Tab.28 – value of production and capital of a spinning mill (1800-1913) - F.03: Tab.29 – investment capital in the weaving mill (1800-1913) - F.04: Tab.30 – working capital and investment capital (1800-1913)

G: Value creation - G.01: Tab.31 – capital in the cotton industry and its share in the entire trading capital (1800-1913) - G.02:Tab.37 – indices of textile prices (1913=100) (1800-1913) - G.03: Tab.39 – newly calculated prices for cotton gar yarn compared to contemporary estimations (in Pfennigs per kg) (1835-1897) - G.04: Tab.42 – value creation in cotton spinning (1797-1913) - G.05: Tab.43 – gross value creation in cotton weaving and in the entire cotton industry (1800-1913) - G.06: Tab.52 – dividends in the cotton industry (averages, calculated according to the number of reporting companies (1841-1913))

G1: Labor income and wage share - G1.01: Tab.33 – net value creation in the cotton industry and its share in all industries (1800-1913) - G1.02: Tab.45 – net value creation per employee and per working hour (1800-1913) - G1.03: Tab.46 – annual wages in the cotton industry (1800-1913) - G1.04: Tab.51 – wages and wage share in spinning and weaving (1800-1913)

H: Capital intensity - H.01: Tab.54 – capital coefficient, labor coefficient and capital intensity in the cotton industry (1800-1913) - H.02: Tab.55 – invested capital per working place in the cotton industry in Mark (1800-1913)

I: Foundation of stock corporations - I.01: Tab.56 – Foundations of and existing stock corporations in the cotton industry (1837-1913)

J: Growth components in the cotton industry - J.01: Tab.65 – Terms of Trade of cotton fabrics compared to competing textiles (1800-1913) - J.02: Tab.66 – export and import rates in cotton...

In February 2023, the cotton table linen price stood at $10,679 per ton (FOB, India), approximately mirroring the previous month.

In January 2023, the cotton bag price stood at $14,609 per ton (FOB, Turkey), dropping by -7.7% against the previous month.