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Cotton #2 Jul '27 (CTN27)

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Cotton #2 Futures Market News and Commentary

Cotton Slips Lower on Friday

Cotton futures were down 1 to 12 points across most front months on Friday, with May the lone hold out, up 20 points. May was still down 40 points this week. The US dollar index is slipping 0.2622 lower at $98.340. Crude oil was back down 97 cents to $94.88.

Spec traders were busy increasing their fresh bullish bet in cotton futures and options in the week ending on April 21 by another 17,639 contracts. That net long was 34,464 contracts by Tuesday, the largest in nearly 2 years.

Export Sales data has export commitments at 10.58 million RB, which is 2% below last year’s total for this time. That is also 93% of the USDA export projection and lags the 101% 5-year average sales pace.

The Seam showed 4,899 bales sold on Thursday at an average of 71.79 cents/lb. The Cotlook A Index was back down 215 on April 23 at 88.40 cents. ICE certified cotton stocks were steady on 4/23, with the certified stocks level at 165,681 bales. The Adjusted World Price was up another 365 po... 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
$1,336/1,215
First Notice Date
06/24/27 (424 days)
Expiration Date
07/08/27 (438 days)

Seasonal Chart

Cotton #2 Jul '27
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Jul Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Apr 21, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
108,509 (-4,834)
203,652 (+8,615)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
136,259 (+9,243)
53,692 (-3,574)
Producers - Long / Short
45,267 (-4,118)
173,993 (+6,175)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
56,447 (+1,440)
22,864 (+4,596)
Managed Money - Long / Short
65,827 (+10,657)
34,498 (-7,556)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
70,432 (-1,414)
19,194 (+3,982)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
73.53 +9.74%
on 03/25/26
82.52 -2.22%
on 04/22/26
+7.15 (+9.72%)
since 03/24/26
3-Month
69.30 +16.44%
on 01/26/26
82.52 -2.22%
on 04/22/26
+10.21 (+14.49%)
since 01/23/26
52-Week
69.21 +16.59%
on 12/24/25
82.52 -2.22%
on 04/22/26
+10.18 (+14.44%)
since 04/24/25

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Cotton Slips Lower on Friday

Cotton futures were down 1 to 12 points across most front months on Friday, with May the lone hold out, up 20 points. May was still down 40 points this week. The US dollar index is slipping 0.2622 lower...

CTN26 : 79.36s (-0.11%)
CTK26 : 77.00s (+0.26%)
CTZ26 : 80.58s (-0.12%)
Cold Storage

Cold Storage - 2026-04-24

YKN26 : 11,420s (-0.39%)
HEM26 : 101.900s (-1.50%)
GFQ26 : 361.775s (+0.67%)
OJN26 : 162.00s (-3.46%)
BDM26 : 174.0000s (+2.96%)
LEM26 : 245.225s (+0.71%)
Sugar Prices Correct Higher After Recent Plunge

May NY world sugar #11 (SBK26 ) on Friday closed up +0.33 (+2.43%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26) closed up +7.80 (+1.82%). Sugar prices extended this week's rally on Friday, with NY sugar...

SBN26 : 14.11s (+1.58%)
^USDBRL : 5.00800 (-0.39%)
SWQ26 : 435.30s (+1.82%)
Cocoa Prices Fall on Tepid Global Demand

July ICE NY cocoa (CCN26 ) on Friday closed down -27 (-0.78%), and May ICE London cocoa #7 (CAK26 ) closed down -13 (-0.51%). Cocoa prices settled lower on Friday amid concerns about demand. Weak signs...

CCN26 : 3,431s (-0.78%)
CAN26 : 2,562s (-0.50%)
Expectations of Ample Coffee Supplies Weigh on Prices

July arabica coffee (KCN26 ) on Friday closed down -5.45 (-1.81%), and May ICE robusta coffee (RMK26 ) closed down -9 (-0.24%). Coffee prices fell from 4-week highs on Friday and settled lower. Expectations...

RMN26 : 3,483s (-0.68%)
KCN26 : 294.90s (-1.81%)
Cotton Easing Back on Friday Morning Trade

Cotton futures are slipping 1 to 26 points in the front months so far on the Friday session. The US dollar index is slipping 0.242 lower at $98.365. Crude oil is back down $2.08 to $93.77. Export Sales...

CTN26 : 79.36s (-0.11%)
CTK26 : 77.00s (+0.26%)
CTZ26 : 80.58s (-0.12%)
Brazilian Real Strength Spurs Short Covering in Sugar

May NY world sugar #11 (SBK26 ) today is up +0.33 (+2.43%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) is up +7.40 (+1.73%). Sugar prices extended this week's rally today, with NY sugar posting a 1-week...

SBN26 : 14.11s (+1.58%)
^USDBRL : 5.00800 (-0.39%)
SWQ26 : 435.30s (+1.82%)
Demand Concerns Weigh on Cocoa Prices

July ICE NY cocoa (CCN26 ) today is down -34 (-0.98%), and May ICE London cocoa #7 (CAK26 ) is down -18 (-0.71%). Cocoa prices are sliding today amid concerns about demand. Weak signs of chocolate demand...

CCN26 : 3,431s (-0.78%)
CAN26 : 2,562s (-0.50%)
Arabica Coffee Turns Lower on Expectations of a Bumper Brazil Coffee Crop

July arabica coffee (KCN26 ) today is down -1.50 (-0.50%), and May ICE robusta coffee (RMK26 ) is up +28 (+0.76%). Coffee prices fell from 4-week highs today and are trading mixed. Expectations of a...

RMN26 : 3,483s (-0.68%)
KCN26 : 294.90s (-1.81%)
Cotton Pulling Back Early on Friday

Cotton price action is down 45 to 70 points early on Friday. Futures resumed gains on the Thursday session, as contracts closed with 17 to 81 point gains. The US dollar index was 0.234 higher at $98.655....

CTN26 : 79.36s (-0.11%)
CTK26 : 77.00s (+0.26%)
CTZ26 : 80.58s (-0.12%)

Barchart Trading Guide

The Barchart Trading Guide is a Buy Signal with a Maximum Signal Strength.

Relative Strength is above 70%. The market is in overbought territory. Watch for a potential trend reversal.

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 82.54
2nd Resistance Point 81.87
1st Resistance Point 81.28
Last Price 80.69s
1st Support Level 80.02
2nd Support Level 79.35
3rd Support Level 78.76

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52-Week High 82.52
Last Price 80.69s
Fibonacci 61.8% 77.44
Fibonacci 50% 75.86
Fibonacci 38.2% 74.29
52-Week Low 69.21

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