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Cotton #2 May '26 (CTK26)

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Cotton #2 Futures Market News and Commentary

Cotton Posts Losses on Thursday

Cotton futures posted losses of 45 to 50 points across the front months. Crude oil futures are down $2.02 per barrel on the day at $63.12. The US dollar index was up $0.371 to $97.860. 

Export Sales data showed a total of 249,836 RB of cotton sold in the week ending on January 29. That was a 22.67% improvement from the week prior but still 10.78% below the same week last year. The largest buyer was Vietnam, at 54,000 RB, with 48,100 RB to Pakistan, and 36,600 RB to China. Shipments were at 235,313 RB in that week, which was down 8.45% from a week ago but 53.29% larger than the same week in 2025. Of that total 84,300 RB was headed to Vietnam, with 29,100 RB to Pakistan.

The Wednesday online auction from The Seam showed sales of 57.91 cents/lb on 5,856 bales. The Cotlook A Index was down another 20 points on February 4 at 73.15 cents. ICE certified cotton stocks were up 11,138 on 2/4 with the certified stocks level at 47,653 bales. The Adjusted World Price was updated to 4... Read more

Contract Specifications

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Contract
Cotton #2
Contract Size
50,000 pounds (approximately 100 bales)
Tick Size
0.01 cents per pound ($5.00 per contract)
Trading Hours
8:00p.m. - 1:20p.m. (Settles 1:20p.m.) CST
Exchange
ICE/US
Point Value
$500
Margin/Maintenance
$1,254/1,140
First Notice Date
04/24/26 (77 days)
Expiration Date
05/06/26 (89 days)

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Cotton #2 May '26
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior May Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Jan 27, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
177,241 (+19,203)
138,593 (+3,970)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
96,472 (+4,051)
135,439 (+17,194)
Producers - Long / Short
106,109 (+20,579)
106,368 (+3,115)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
54,048 (-2,478)
15,141 (-247)
Managed Money - Long / Short
44,121 (+610)
109,103 (+14,046)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
52,351 (+3,441)
26,336 (+3,148)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
63.28 +0.25%
on 02/05/26
66.95 -5.24%
on 01/07/26
-2.99 (-4.50%)
since 01/06/26
3-Month
63.28 +0.25%
on 02/05/26
67.18 -5.57%
on 11/07/25
-3.54 (-5.29%)
since 11/06/25
52-Week
63.28 +0.25%
on 02/05/26
72.65 -12.68%
on 04/01/25
-7.28 (-10.29%)
since 02/06/25

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Cotton Posts Losses on Thursday

Cotton futures posted losses of 45 to 50 points across the front months. Crude oil futures are down $2.02 per barrel on the day at $63.12. The US dollar index was up $0.371 to $97.860. Export Sales data...

CTK26 : 63.48 (-0.03%)
CTH26 : 61.71 (-0.08%)
CTZ24 : 71.40s (-1.37%)
Sugar Prices Close Lower on Abundant Global Supplies

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) on Thursday closed down -0.17 (-1.18%), and March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH26 ) closed down -3.90 (-0.95%). Sugar prices retreated on Thursday, but remained above...

SBH26 : 14.27s (-1.18%)
SWK26 : 413.10s (-1.10%)
Cocoa Prices Settle Sharply Higher as Demand Fears Ease

March ICE NY cocoa (CCH26 ) on Thursday closed up +123 (+3.01%), and March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH26 ) closed up +93 (+3.13%). Cocoa prices settled sharply higher on Thursday after chocolate maker Hershey...

CCH26 : 4,209s (+3.01%)
CAH26 : 3,066s (+3.13%)
Coffee Prices Recover as Weak Brazil Coffee Exports Spur Short Covering

March arabica coffee (KCH26 ) on Thursday closed down -0.25 (-0.08%), and March ICE robusta coffee (RMH26 ) closed up +61 (+1.62%). Coffee prices recovered from heavy losses on Thursday and settled mixed....

RMK26 : 3,749s (+1.63%)
KCK26 : 296.50s (-0.45%)
Cotton Losses Continue on Thursday

Cotton futures are trading with 45 to 51 points in the front months at midday. Crude oil futures are down $1.48 per barrel on the day at $63.63. The US dollar index is up $0.171 to $97.660. Export Sales...

CTK26 : 63.48 (-0.03%)
CTH26 : 61.71 (-0.08%)
CTZ24 : 71.40s (-1.37%)
Sugar Prices Weighed Down by Abundant Global Supplies

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) today is down -0.21 (-1.45%), and March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH26 ) is down -4.60 (-1.12%). Sugar prices are sliding today, but remain above Monday's significant...

SBH26 : 14.27s (-1.18%)
SWK26 : 413.10s (-1.10%)
Cocoa Prices Rise as Hershey Allays Cocoa Demand Concerns

March ICE NY cocoa (CCH26 ) today is up +109 (+2.67%), and March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH26 ) is up +92 (+3.09%). Cocoa prices are climbing today after chocolate maker Hershey forecast a better-than-expected...

CCH26 : 4,209s (+3.01%)
CAH26 : 3,066s (+3.13%)
Coffee Prices Sink as Conab Projects Record Brazil Coffee Output

March arabica coffee (KCH26 ) today is down -5.45 (-1.77%), and March ICE robusta coffee (RMH26 ) is down -16 (-0.43%). Coffee prices are sharply lower today, with arabica falling to a 6-month low and...

RMK26 : 3,749s (+1.63%)
KCK26 : 296.50s (-0.45%)
Cotton Falling Back on Thursday Morning

Cotton prices are down 15 to 30 points on Thursday AM trade. Futures slipped into the Wednesday close, as contracts were down 7 to 12 points in the front months. Crude oil futures were up $1.26 per barrel...

CTK26 : 63.48 (-0.03%)
CTH26 : 61.71 (-0.08%)
CTZ24 : 71.40s (-1.37%)
Cotton Fails to Hold onto Gain on Wednesday

Cotton futures slipped into the Wednesday close, as contracts were down 7 to 12 points in the front months. Crude oil futures were up $1.26 per barrel on the day at $64.47. The US dollar index was up $0.214...

CTK26 : 63.48 (-0.03%)
CTH26 : 61.71 (-0.08%)
CTZ24 : 71.40s (-1.37%)

Barchart Trading Guide

The Barchart Trading Guide is a Sell Signal with a Strong Signal Strength.

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 65.06
2nd Resistance Point 64.66
1st Resistance Point 64.08
Last Price 63.50
1st Support Level 63.10
2nd Support Level 62.70
3rd Support Level 62.12

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52-Week High 72.65
Fibonacci 61.8% 69.07
Fibonacci 50% 67.96
Fibonacci 38.2% 66.86
Last Price 63.50
52-Week Low 63.28

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